Quote by Samuel Johnson

A cucumber whould be well sliced, and dressed with pepper and viniger, and then thrown out, as good for nothing.

A cucumber whould be well sliced, and dressed with pepper an

Summary

This quote suggests that a cucumber must be properly prepared with seasonings and toppings such as pepper and vinegar before being discarded because it has no value or purpose. The implication is that without the added enhancements, the cucumber is considered unappealing or unsatisfactory. It may be a metaphorical reminder to thoroughly transform or improve things before dismissing them as worthless.

By Samuel Johnson

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