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“The feeling of friendship is like that of being comfortably filled with roast beef; love, like being enlivened with champagne.”

Quote by Samuel Johnson

Book:The Table Talk of Dr. Johnson: Comprising Opinions and Anecdotes of Life and Literature, Men, Manners, and Morals

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The Table Talk of Dr. Johnson: Comprising Opinions and Anecdotes of Life and Literature, Men, Manners, and Morals

This book presents a compilation of Samuel Johnson's thoughts and anecdotes, offering insights into the 18th-century English society, including discussions on literature, men, manners, and morals. 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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