“What provokes your risibility, Sir? Have I said anything that you understand? Then I ask pardon of the rest of the company.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
Johnsoniana: Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson
This book serves as a supplementary volume to James Boswell's biography of Samuel Johnson, offering additional anecdotes and sayings that shed light on Johnson's character and thought. It is a compilation of Johnson's wit, wisdom, and observations, providing insight into his life and times. more
Author
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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