“These are the men who, without virtue, labour, or hazard, are growing rich, as their country is impoverished; they rejoice, when obstinacy or ambition adds another year to slaughter and devastation; and laugh, from their desks, at bravery and science, while they are adding figure to figure, and cipher to cipher, hoping for a new contract from a new armament, and computing the profits of a siege or tempest.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Works of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D.: In Twelve Volumes
The Works of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D. is a seminal collection that brings together the literary output of Samuel Johnson, a prominent figure in 18th-century English literature. It includes a variety of works such as essays, poems, and critical reviews. The collection is renowned for its depth and breadth, reflecting Johnson's scholarly pursuits and his influence on the English language and literature. 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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