“Wine makes a man better pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others. Sometimes it does. But the danger is, that while a man grows better pleased with himself, he may be growing less pleasing to others. Wine gives a man nothing. It neither gives him knowledge nor wit; it only animates a man, and enables him to bring out what a dread of the company has presented.”
Quote by James Boswell
Work
Boswell's Life of Johnson: Easyread Edition
This book is a detailed account of the life and works of Samuel Johnson, as meticulously documented by his close friend and biographer, James Boswell. It offers an intimate look into Johnson's personal life, his intellectual pursuits, and his contributions to the English language and literature. The Easyread Edition features an accessible format with larger text and simplified language to enhance readability for a broader audience. more
Author
James Boswell
James Boswell, born on October 29, 1740, and died on May 19, 1795, was a Scottish lawyer and writer. He is best known for his biography, 'The Life of Samuel Johnson,' which provides a detailed account of the life and thoughts of the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson. more
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