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Quote by Samuel Johnson

“Wit is that which has been often thought, but never before was well expressed.”

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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Book:The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

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“Words become low by the occasions to which they are applied, or the general character of them who use them; and the disgust which they produce arises from the revival of those images with which they are commonly united.”

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Book:The works of Samuel Johnson, with Murphy's essay, ed. by R. Lynam

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Book:The works of Samuel Johnson

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“There are really three parts to the creative process. First there is inspiration, then there is the execution, and finally there is the release.”

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“Such is the common process of marriage. A youth and maiden exchange meeting by chance, or brought together by artifice, exchange glances, reciprocate civilities, go home, and dream of one another. Having little to divert attention, or diversify thought, they find themselves uneasy when they are apart, and therefore conclude that they shall be happy together. They marry, and discover what nothing but voluntary blindness had before concealed; they wear out life in altercations, and charge nature with cruelty.”

Source: Samuel Johnson: Selected Writings