To convince any man against his will is hard, but to please… - Samuel Johnson

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To convince any man against his will is hard, but to please him against his will is justly pronounced by Dryden to be above the reach of human abilities.

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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