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Samuel Johnson - My friend was of opinion that when a...
My friend was of opinion that when a man of rank appeared in that character [as an author], he deserved to have his merit handsomely allowed. (Samuel Johnson)

My friend was of opinion that when a man of rank appeared in that character [as an author], he deserved to have his merit handsomely allowed.

Samuel Johnson

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