The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket a very few names may be considered as perpetual lamps that shine unconsumed. (Samuel Johnson)

The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket a very few names may be considered as perpetual lamps that shine unconsumed.

Samuel Johnson

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