Quote by Samuel Johnson

I have found men to be more kind than I expected, and less just.

I have found men to be more kind than I expected, and less j

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's realization that people, specifically men, often exhibit unexpected kindness in their actions and behavior. However, it also highlights the speaker's disappointment in realizing that men can sometimes lack fairness and justice. It emphasizes that while kindness may exist, it doesn't always correlate with acting justly.

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Kindness

By Samuel Johnson

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