“As any action or posture, long continued, will distort and disfigure the limbs, so the mind likewise is crippled and contracted by perpetual application to the same set of ideas.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Rambler: In Four Volumes
This comprehensive work is a compilation of essays and travelogues, providing readers with a detailed account of the author's observations and experiences from various journeys and encounters. more
Author
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more
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