Quote by Samuel Johnson

To convince any man against his will is hard, but to please him against his will is justly pronounced by Dryden to be above the reach of human abilities.

To convince any man against his will is hard, but to please

Summary

This quote by Dryden conveys the difficulty of both persuading and pleasing someone against their will. It suggests that changing someone's opinion or convincing them of something they are strongly opposed to is a challenging task. Additionally, it implies that trying to please someone against their own desires is even more impossible, asserting that it surpasses the capabilities of any human being. Overall, the quote emphasizes the challenging nature of trying to change someone's viewpoint or satisfy their desires when they are unwilling.

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By Samuel Johnson

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