Johnson observed that he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney. (Samuel Johnson)

Johnson observed that he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney.

Samuel Johnson

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