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“Condemned to Hope's delusive mine, As on we toil from day to day, By sudden blasts or slow decline Our social comforts drop away.”

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Samuel Johnson
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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Book:The Rambler: A Periodical Paper, Published in 1750, 1751, 1752
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“Year chases year, decay pursues decay, Still drops some joy from with'ring life away; New forms arise, and diff'rent views engage”

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