Quote by Samuel Johnson

I am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice.

I am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people f

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker strongly supports public amusements as a means of preventing people from engaging in immoral or harmful activities. The implication here is that by offering enjoyable and entertaining experiences to the public, these amusements serve as an alternative and healthy outlet for individuals to spend their time and energy, diverting them away from vices and potentially negative behaviors.

By Samuel Johnson

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