When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.
div>Samuel Johnson, often referred to as Dr. Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. He was a devout Anglican and a generous philanthropist. Politically, he was a committed Tory.
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
Born: 18 September 1709, Lichfield
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div class=”zloOqf PZPZlf kno-fb-ctx”>Died: 13 December 1784, London
Spouse: Elizabeth Johnson (m. 1735–1752)
Education: Pembroke College, Hylton High School
Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.