Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation o… - Samuel Johnson

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Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.

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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