Quote by Samuel Johnson

I am not able to instruct you. I can only tell that I have chosen wrong. I have passed my time in study without experience; in the attainment of sciences which can, for the most part, be but remotely useful to mankind. I have purchased knowledge at the expense of all the common comforts of life: I have missed the endearing elegance of female friendship, and the happy commerce of domestic tenderness.

I am not able to instruct you. I can only tell that I have c

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their life choices and expresses regret for prioritizing study and acquiring knowledge over more meaningful experiences. They feel a sense of dissatisfaction as they realize that the sciences they have pursued are not widely applicable and have little practical value for society. This realization leads them to feel a deep sense of loss, having sacrificed personal relationships and the simple joys of life for a pursuit that ultimately left them unfulfilled.

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By Samuel Johnson

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