“It would add much to human happiness, if an art could be taught of forgetting all of which the remembrance is at once useless and afflictive, that the mind might perform its functions without encumbrance, and the past might no longer encroach upon the present.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
Samuel Johnson: Selected Writings
Samuel Johnson: Selected Writings is a compilation that offers readers a comprehensive glimpse into the intellectual and literary achievements of one of the most influential figures in English literature. The volume includes a range of Johnson's writings, providing insight into his thoughts on language, literature, and society during his time. more
Author
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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