“Power is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay
This volume encompasses a variety of works by Samuel Johnson, a distinguished figure in the English literary tradition. It features Johnson's dictionary, which is considered a foundational text in the history of lexicography, as well as an essay contributed by Murphy. more
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