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The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons
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Samuel Johnson observed, “All severity that does not tend to increase good, or prevent evil, is idle.”
In the Dictionary, Johnson combined deep scholarship, sharp stylistic writing, a strong moral code and his vast reading across many disciplines to create a unique, inventive, useful, serious and entertaining book.
Henry Oliver • Second Act
When offered wine, Samuel Johnson declined, explaining, “Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.”
“Death lies heavy upon one who, known exceedingly well by all, dies unknown to himself.” —SENECA, THYESTES