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Samuel Johnson

Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.

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Having a lot of money or time can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. People who possess more money or time than they can effectively use often experience greater unhappiness because they lack purpose or direction.

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