Quote by Samuel Johnson

Mrs. Montagu has dropt me. Now, Sir, there are people whom one should like very well to drop, but would not wish to be dropped by.

Mrs. Montagu has dropt me. Now, Sir, there are people whom o

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on being "dropped" by Mrs. Montagu, implying that she has ended their relationship or connection. However, they note the irony that there are people who they themselves would like to distance themselves from, yet they would not want to experience the same rejection. It highlights the complexity of human relationships, where one's feelings towards others may not always align with how others feel towards them.

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By Samuel Johnson

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