Quote by Samuel Johnson

I am a great friend to public amusements, for they keep the people from vice.

I am a great friend to public amusements, for they keep the

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This quote argues that public amusements are beneficial because they prevent people from engaging in immoral or harmful behaviors. By providing entertainment and diversion, public amusements serve as a positive outlet for individuals, diverting their attention and energy away from vice or wrongdoing. The quote implies that these activities play a role in promoting social wellbeing by occupying people's time in a way that is morally acceptable and enjoyable, ultimately contributing to the maintenance of a virtuous society.

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