I would advise you Sir, to study algebra, if you are not already an adept in it your head would be less muddy, and you will leave off tormenting your neighbours about paper and packthread, while we all live together in a world that is bursting with sin. (Samuel Johnson)

I would advise you Sir, to study algebra, if you are not already an adept in it your head would be less muddy, and you will leave off tormenting your neighbours about paper and packthread, while we all live together in a world that is bursting with sin.

Samuel Johnson

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