Quote by Samuel Johnson

I live in the crowds of jollity, not so much to enjoy company as to shun myself.

I live in the crowds of jollity, not so much to enjoy compan

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a preference for being surrounded by joyful and lively crowds of people. However, the motivation behind seeking this lively company is not to enjoy their presence or engage with them, but rather to escape or avoid being alone with their own thoughts and emotions. The quote suggests that the speaker finds solace in the distractions and external stimuli provided by being among others, essentially using the company of others as a means of self-isolation.

By Samuel Johnson

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