Samuel Johnson quote: Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good ...

Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before us.

~ Samuel Johnson ~

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Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed...

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