The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write: a man will turn over half a library to make one book. - Samuel Johnson

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The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write: a man will turn over half a library to make one book.

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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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The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading in order to write.
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