“[C]ourage is reckoned the greatest of all virtues; because, unless a man has that virtue, he has no security for preserving any other.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
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Dr. Johnson's Table Talk: Containing Aphorisms on Literature, Life, and Manners; with Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons, Selected and Arranged from Dr. Boswell's Life of Johnson
This book is a compilation of insightful sayings and stories from the renowned Dr. Samuel Johnson's conversations, curated by James Boswell. It offers a glimpse into Johnson's thoughts on various aspects of life, including literature, social behavior, and the anecdotes of notable individuals. more
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Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more
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