Quote by Samuel Johnson, Rambler #2, Marc

Censure is willingly indulged, because it always implies some superiority: men please themselves with imagining that they have made a deeper search, or wider survey than others, and detected faults and follies which escape vulgar observation.

Censure is willingly indulged, because it always implies som

Summary

This quote suggests that people are often drawn to censure or criticize others because it gives them a sense of superiority. They take pleasure in believing that they possess a keener insight than others, and that they have the ability to detect flaws and mistakes that others overlook. Essentially, censuring becomes a way for individuals to elevate themselves by highlighting the shortcomings of others, making them feel more knowledgeable or discerning compared to the general public.

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By Samuel Johnson, Rambler #2, Marc

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