Quote by Samuel Johnson

This man, I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but, I find, he is only a wit among Lords!

This man, I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but, I find

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's initial perception of someone who they thought was incredibly intelligent and witty. However, upon getting to know the person better, the speaker realizes that this individual is only seen as witty because they are surrounded by people of high social status or nobility. Essentially, the person's wit is seen as ordinary when compared to the elevated intellect of others in their social circle.

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