Quote by Samuel Johnson

Unmoved though Witlings sneer and Rivals rail, Studious to please, yet not ashamed to fail. He scorns the meek address, the suppliant strain. With merit needless, and without it vain. In Reason, Nature, Truth, he dares to trust: Ye Fops, be silent: and ye Wits, be just.

Unmoved though Witlings sneer and Rivals rail, Studious to p

Summary

This quote highlights the courage and confidence of an individual who remains unruffled by the mockery of ignorant people and the criticism of rivals. The person strives to please others but is unashamed of their failures. They reject the flattery and pleading of others and instead rely on their own intellect, understanding, and integrity. The quote calls out those who only value superficiality and urges them to listen and give fair judgment based on reason, nature, and truth. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of authenticity and fairness in evaluating others.

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Truth Nature Trust Merit Sneer

By Samuel Johnson

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