Samuel Johnson

Birth: 1709-09-18 , Lichfield

Death: 1784-12-13 , Londres

Samuel Johnson was a prominent 18th-century English writer, lexicographer, essayist, poet, and literary critic. He is widely regarded as one of the most important literary figures in British history, famous for his 'A Dictionary of the English Language'.

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A man may be so much of everything that he is nothing of anything.

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

As I know more of mankind I expect less of them, and am ready now to call a man a good man upon easier terms than I was formerly.

There will always be a part, and always a very large part of every community, that have no care but for themselves, and whose care for themselves reaches little further than impatience of immediate pain, and eagerness for the nearest good.

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us.

Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original and the part that is original is not good.

I would rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.

Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.

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Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 – 13 December 1784) was an English writer who became one of the most celebrated intellectuals of his time. Born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, he struggled with ill health and financial difficulties for much of his life. His most influential work, 'A Dictionary of the English Language' (1755), was a landmark in English lexicography, defining the vocabulary and spelling of the language. Johnson also produced insightful essays, sermons, poems, and biographies, including 'Lives of the Poets'. He was a central figure in London's literary circles, known for his sharp wit, brilliant conversation, and strong opinions. His life and work were immortalized in James Boswell's 'Life of Samuel Johnson', one of the most important biographies in English literature.