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Google’s Doodle today commemorates the birthday of the compiler of the first authoritative English dictionary - Samuel Johnson, who was born 308 years ago today in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

So with that in mind, in celebration of Samuel Johnson’s 308th birthday, here are some of his best quotes: “Lexicographer: A writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge that busies himself in ...

This is the first known publication of some Latin verses written by Samuel Johnson on the last page of his Welsh Diary. The left column lists the dates of various historical events. The right column ...