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“Life is a progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.”

Quote by Samuel Johnson

Book:Dr. Johnson's Table Talk: Containing Aphorisms on Literature, Life, and Manners; with Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons, Selected and Arranged from Dr. Boswell's Life of Johnson

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Dr. Johnson's Table Talk: Containing Aphorisms on Literature, Life, and Manners; with Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons, Selected and Arranged from Dr. Boswell's Life of Johnson

This book is a compilation of insightful sayings and stories from the renowned Dr. Samuel Johnson's conversations, curated by James Boswell. It offers a glimpse into Johnson's thoughts on various aspects of life, including literature, social behavior, and the anecdotes of notable individuals. 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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