Quote by Samuel Johnson

Mankind have a great aversion to intellectual labor; but even supposing knowledge to be easily attainable, more people would be content to be ignorant than would take even a little trouble to acquire it.

Mankind have a great aversion to intellectual labor; but eve

Summary

This quote suggests that humanity generally avoids engaging in intellectual efforts. It argues that even if acquiring knowledge were effortless, a majority of people would still prefer to remain ignorant rather than put in even a minimal amount of effort to gain knowledge. The quote emphasizes the reluctance of individuals to engage in intellectual labor and implies a tendency to prioritize convenience and laziness over the pursuit of knowledge.

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By Samuel Johnson

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