Quote by Samuel Johnson

Count on it, if a person talks of their misfortune, there is something in it that is not disagreeable to them.

Count on it, if a person talks of their misfortune, there is

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone constantly talks about their misfortune or problems, there is a part of them that finds some pleasure or comfort in doing so. It implies that people might complain or share their difficulties to seek sympathy, attention, or validation from others. It implies that there is some underlying benefit or reassurance that they derive from discussing their misfortunes, even though they may appear unhappy about it.

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Fortune

By Samuel Johnson

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