Quote by Samuel Johnson

He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.

He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of bein

Summary

This quote suggests that by indulging in self-destructive or wild behavior, one can escape the emotional and existential struggles of being human. By acting like an untamed creature, one can numb or momentarily forget the burdens of human consciousness and the challenges it brings. It implies that some people may choose to abandon their sense of moral responsibility or social conformity to find temporary respite from the complexities and pains associated with their human existence.

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