Question

"In the most favorite residence of liberty, the consent of individuals is merely passive; a tacit admission, in every community, of the terms which that community grants and requires. As all are born the subjects of some state or other, we may be said to have been all born consenting to some system of government. Other consent than this the condition of civil life does not allow. It is the unmeaning clamour of the pedants of policy, the delirious dream of republican fanaticism." Who wrote the above quotation

Answer 1

Answer:

Samuel Johnson.

Explanation:

Samuel Johnson was a writer, poet, lexicographer, dramatist, etc. He is celebrated for compiling the dictionary titled 'A Dictionary of the English Language' which was first published in 1755. He was considered the man of letters who contributed much to the development of the English language. After compiling the dictionary, Johnson was given the certificate of doctorate, which is why he is also referred to as Dr. Johnson.

The given quote was stated by Samuel Johnson in 'Taxation o Tyranny.' The essay was written criticizing the notions of Americans on liberty, as they, though believe in liberty but were slave owners.

So, the correct answer is Samuel Johnson.