In my early years I read very hard. It is a sad reflection, but a true one, that I knew almost as much at eighteen as I do now. (Samuel Johnson)

In my early years I read very hard. It is a sad reflection, but a true one, that I knew almost as much at eighteen as I do now.

Samuel Johnson

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