The vanity of being known to be entrusted with a s · Samuel Johnson

In order that all men may be taught to speak truth

The vanity of being known to be entrusted with a secret is generally one of the chief motives to disclose it.

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Samuel Johnson

1709-09-18 — 1784-12-13 · Lichfield

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'.