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“Bashfulness may sometimes exclude pleasure, but seldom opens any avenue to sorrow or remorse.”

Quote by Samuel Johnson

Book:The Rambler: In Four Volumes

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The Rambler: In Four Volumes

This comprehensive work is a compilation of essays and travelogues, providing readers with a detailed account of the author's observations and experiences from various journeys and encounters. more

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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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Source: The Life and Writings of Samuel Johnson...

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Book:The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With An Essay on His Life and Genius

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Source: The Rambler: In Four Volumes..

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Source: The Rambler

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Book:Boswell's Life of Johnson: Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of A Journey Into North Wales

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