Claret is the liquor for boys, port for men; but he who asp… - Samuel Johnson

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Claret is the liquor for boys, port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.

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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Claret is the liquor for boys, port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. - Samuel Johnson

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