Quote by Samuel Johnson

A fly may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still.

A fly may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but one

Summary

This quote suggests that although small and insignificant actions or challenges might momentarily affect someone of great importance or strength, they do not diminish their overall value or significance. Just as a fly's sting might make a horse flinch, it does not change the fact that the horse remains powerful and majestic. It implies that individuals should not let trivial matters undermine their self-worth or sense of purpose.

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Cruelty

By Samuel Johnson

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