A secret in his mouth, is like a wild bird put into a cage;… - Samuel Johnson

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A secret in his mouth, is like a wild bird put into a cage; whose door no sooner opens, but 'tis out.

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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