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

Samuel Johnson

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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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If this is the best of possible worlds, what then are the others?

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