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Samuel Johnson

Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

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Samuel Johnson is saying that making money should not be the only goal a person focuses on. He believes that developing kindness is equally important and should be considered a meaningful part of living.

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