Quote by Samuel Johnson

I know not, Madam, that you have a right, upon moral principles, to make your readers suffer so much.

I know not, Madam, that you have a right, upon moral princip

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is questioning the author's moral justification for subjecting readers to suffering through their writing. The speaker acknowledges the author's ability to provoke intense emotions in readers, but raises doubts about whether it is ethically acceptable to cause such distress. It implies a concern for the impact of literature on its audience and challenges the author to consider the moral implications of their work.

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By Samuel Johnson

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