But, scarce observ'd, the knowing and the bold Fall in the … - Samuel Johnson

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But, scarce observ'd, the knowing and the bold
Fall in the gen'ral massacre of gold.

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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But, scarce observ'd, the knowing and the bold Fall in the gen'ral massacre of gold. - Samuel Johnson

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