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Quote by Thomas Fuller

“A book that is shut is but a block.”

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Thomas Fuller (1608-1661) was a renowned English author, known for his historical works and moral essays. His books, 'The History of the Holy Wars' and 'The History of the Holy Roman Empire', have had a profound impact on later generations. more

Book:The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order: a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for near half a century during which he flourished

Source: The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order: a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for near half a century during which he flourished

“In my early years I read very hard. It is a sad reflection, but a true one, that I knew almost as much at eighteen as I do now.”

Years Book Hard Reflection Eighteen True Ones

Author:Samuel Johnson

“The arguments for purity of life fail of their due influence, not because they have been considered and confuted, but because they have been passed over without consideration.”

Has Beens Failing Influence Argument Dues Purity Consideration

Book:The Rambler: In Four Volumes..

Source: The Rambler: In Four Volumes..

“There is a certain race of men that either imagine it their duty, or make it their amusement, to hinder the reception of every work of learning or genius, who stand as sentinels in the avenues of fame, and value themselves upon giving Ignorance and Envy the first notice of a prey.”