It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. - Samuel Johnson

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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.

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About Samuel Johnson

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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