“No cause more frequently produces bashfulness than too high an opinion of our own importance. He that imagines an assembly filled with his merit, panting with expectation, and hushed with attention, easily terrifies himself with the dread of disappointing them, and strains his imagination in pursuit of something that may vindicate the veracity of fame, and show that his reputation was not gained by chance.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Rambler: A Periodical Paper, Published in 1750, 1751, 1752
The Rambler is a series of periodical papers that were published in three separate volumes, spanning the years 1750, 1751, and 1752. Each volume consists of a variety of essays and articles, covering a range of topics including social issues, literature, and philosophy. The work is notable for its contribution to the development of the essay form and its influence on subsequent literary works. 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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