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Samuel Johnson - I fly from pleasure,' said the prince...

I fly from pleasure,' said the prince, 'because pleasure has ceased to please I am lonely because I am miserable, and am unwilling to cloud with my presence the happiness of others. (Samuel Johnson)

I fly from pleasure,' said the prince, 'because pleasure has ceased to please I am lonely because I am miserable, and am unwilling to cloud with my presence the happiness of others.

Samuel Johnson

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