Who said “Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.”?

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Samuel Johnson. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Rambler (1750–1752), No. 103 (12 March 1751)

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“Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.”
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Johnson, S. (n.d.). Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5188-curiosity-is-one-of-the-permanent-and-certain/

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Johnson, Samuel. “Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5188-curiosity-is-one-of-the-permanent-and-certain/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Johnson, Samuel. “Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5188-curiosity-is-one-of-the-permanent-and-certain/.