“A continual feast of commendation is only to be obtained by merit or by wealth: many are therefore obliged to content themselves with single morsels, and recompense the infrequency of their enjoyment by excess and riot, whenever fortune sets the banquet before them.”
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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