Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in y… - Samuel Johnson

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Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful after all.

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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Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful after all. - Samuel Johnson

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