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.
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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