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Samuel Johnson Quotes: Sir a woman preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well: but you are surprised to find it done at all.
         

Sir a woman preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well: but you are surprised to find it done at all.


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Sir a woman preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well: but you are surprised to find it done at all.
         



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