Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors. But then that is only as they are oracles of wisdom; unless they teach virtue, they are more worthy of a halter than of the laurel.

Jane Porter

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Arises Authors Chief Country Dr Glory Johnson Laurel More Only Said Teach Than Then Unless Virtue Wisdom Worthy

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