“It seems not more reasonable to leave the right of printing unrestrained, because writers may be afterwards censured, than it would be to sleep with doors unbolted, because by our laws we can hang a thief.”
Book:Lives of the Poets
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
Lives of the Poets
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the biographies and poetic contributions of numerous poets from different eras and backgrounds. 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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