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Samuel Johnson

(1709—1784)

English writer

I am willing to love all mankind, except an American.

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(1709-1784) English author I hate mankind, for I think of myself as one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am. www.english-slang.com

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(1709-1784) English writer No man but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money. www.english-slang.com

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(1709-1784) English writer Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing. www.english-slang.com

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(1709-1784) English writer Much may be made of a Scotchman, if he be caught young. www.english-slang.com

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