Who said “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”?

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

SourceVol II, (7 April 1775) p. 253

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Johnson, S. (n.d.). Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16124-patriotism-is-the-last-refuge-of-a-scoundrel/

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Johnson, Samuel. “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16124-patriotism-is-the-last-refuge-of-a-scoundrel/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Johnson, Samuel. “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16124-patriotism-is-the-last-refuge-of-a-scoundrel/.

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