Quote by William Ellery Channing
Natural amiableness is too often seen in company with sloth, with uselessness, with the vanity of fashionable life.
Summary
This quote suggests that being naturally friendly or pleasant is often accompanied by negative traits such as laziness, being unproductive, or striving for superficial, socially accepted lifestyles. It implies that although someone may possess an amiable disposition, they may lack motivation or purpose in their actions and prioritize fitting into trends and societal norms over pursuing meaningful endeavors.
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