Quote by Samuel Johnson

Since every man is obliged to promote happiness and virtue, he should be careful not to mislead unwary minds, by appearing to set too high a value upon things by which no real excellence is conferred.

Since every man is obliged to promote happiness and virtue,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the responsibility individuals have to promote happiness and virtue in society. It cautions against misleading others by overestimating the value of things that do not contribute to genuine excellence. In other words, people should be cautious about exaggerating the importance of material possessions or superficial achievements, so as not to lead others astray from pursuing true happiness and virtues that truly matter.

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Happiness

By Samuel Johnson

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