About Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson (18 September [O.S. 7 September] 1709 – 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer and polymath who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer (creator of dictionaries). The work for which he is best known...
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Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
Do not accustom yourself to use big words for little matters.
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