"Indeed, the freedom with which Dr. Johnson condemns whatever he disapproves of is astonishing."
— Samuel Johnson

January 1, 1970

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Fanny Burney [Mme D'Arblay] (1752-1840), Diary, 23rd August 1778

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Fanny Burney [Mme D'Arblay] (1752-1840), Diary, 23rd August 1778