“Though the wisdom or virtue of one can very rarely make many happy, the folly or vice of one man often make many miserable.”
Book:Rasselas
Quote by Samuel Johnson
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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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