Quote by Samuel Johnson

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government rather than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual.

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of gov

Summary

This quote implies that living under one form of government or another does not significantly impact individual happiness. The speaker suggests that they do not value any particular form of government enough to pay even a small amount (represented by half a guinea) in order to live under it. Essentially, the quote suggests that the speaker believes happiness is not contingent upon the political system one lives in.

By Samuel Johnson

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