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• A man's bookseller should keep his confidence, like his physician. What can become of a world where every man knows what another… — P.B. Kerr
• Sir, what is poetry? Why, Sir, it is much easier to say what it is not. We all know what light is;… — Samuel Johnson
• If he does really think that there is no distinction between virtue and vice, why, sir, when he leaves our houses let… — Samuel Johnson
• Boswell: But, Sir is it not somewhat singular that you should happen to have Cocker's Arithmetic about you on your journey? Dr.… — James Boswell
• Why, sir," said he, looking about him, "what splendour I see: gold lace, breeches, cocked hats. Allow me to recommend a sandwich.… — Patrick O'Brian
• Why, sir, Sherry is dull, naturally dull; but it must have taken him a great deal of pains to become what we… — Samuel Johnson

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