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  • A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.

    Samuel Johnson
    Book, Reading, Writing

  • The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading in order to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book.

    Samuel Johnson
    Time, Powerful, Book
    Quoted in James Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson (1791) (entry for 6 Apr. 1775)

  • The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

    Samuel Johnson
    Wisdom, Writing, Procrastination
    Statement on April 14, 1775. "Life of Samuel Johnson". Book by James Boswell. Volume II, 1791.
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  • Born: September 18, 1709
  • Died: December 13, 1784
  • Occupation: Writer
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