Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Samuel Johnson

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Topic

Curiosity

Author

Samuel Johnson

Source

The Rambler

Language

English

Time

1751 1750s 18th century

Occupation

Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Johnson, Samuel. The Rambler. London: J. Payne and J. Bouquet, 12 Mar. 1751.

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Such is the delight of mental superiority , that none on, whom nature or study have conferred it, would purchase the gifts of fortune by its loss.

Samuel Johnson

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Topic
Intelligence

Author

Samuel Johnson
Language
English
Time
1751 1750s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Johnson, Samuel. The Rambler. London: J. Payne and J. Bouquet, 24 Aug. 1751.

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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

Benjamin Franklin

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Topic
Civil liberties Freedom

Author

Benjamin Franklin
Source
Pennsylvania Assembly: Reply to the Governor
Medium
Essay
Genre
Political literature
Language
English
Time
1755 1750s 18th century
Era
Age of Enlightenment
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Pennsylvania Assembly: Reply to the Governor." 11 Nov. 1755. Votes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives, 1755-1756. Philadelphia, 1756, pp. 19-21.

Current Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Pennsylvania Assembly: Reply to the Governor, 11 Nov. 1755." Founders Online, National Archives, founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-06-02-0107