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“Wine makes a man better pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others.”

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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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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