“Curiosity, like all other desires, produces pain as well as pleasure.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical, and Miscellaneous, to which are Now Added, Biographical Anecdotes of the Doctor, Selected from the Late Productions of Mrs. Piozzi, Mr. Boswell, ...
This book is a compilation of moral, critical, and miscellaneous observations by the renowned Samuel Johnson, LL.D. It includes biographical anecdotes about Johnson, drawn from the writings of Mrs. Piozzi and Mr. Boswell. The work offers insights into Johnson's thoughts and life, as well as providing a glimpse into the historical context of the time. 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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