Who said “We are inclined to believe those whom we don not know because they have never deceived us.”?

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

SourceThe Idler (1758–1760), No. 80 (27 October 1759)

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Johnson, S. (n.d.). We are inclined to believe those whom we don not know because they have never deceived us. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20610-we-are-inclined-to-believe-those-whom-we/

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Johnson, Samuel. “We are inclined to believe those whom we don not know because they have never deceived us.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20610-we-are-inclined-to-believe-those-whom-we/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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Johnson, Samuel. “We are inclined to believe those whom we don not know because they have never deceived us.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 25, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20610-we-are-inclined-to-believe-those-whom-we/.

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