Famous quote by Samuel Johnson

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happin

"I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual"

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Samuel Johnson, Small This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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