We have less reason to be surprised or offended when we fin… - Samuel Johnson

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We have less reason to be surprised or offended when we find others differ from us in opinions because we very often differ from ourselves.

Samuel Johnson

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Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 [7 September O.S.] – 13 December 1784) was a British author, linguist and lexicographer. He is often referred to as simply Dr. Johnson in the history of literature and is regarded as the greatest man of letters in English history.

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Alternative Names: Dr Johnson • Dr. Johnson • Great Moralist

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