In life's last scene what prodigies surprise, Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise! From Marlborough's … - Samuel Johnson

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The truth is, about the Middle East is, had there been no oil there, it would be like Africa. Nobody is threatening to intervene in Africa.

Samuel Johnson

In life's last scene what prodigies surprise, Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise! From Marlborough's eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires a driveller and a show.

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