Quote by Samuel Johnson

The world will never be long without some good reason to hate the unhappy; their real faults are immediately detected, and if those are not sufficient to sink them into infamy, an additional weight of calumny will be super added.

The world will never be long without some good reason to hat

Summary

This quote suggests that in the world, there will always be a reason for people to hate those who are unhappy. Unhappy individuals are quickly criticized and their genuine flaws are recognized. If their faults aren't enough to ruin their reputation, more false or exaggerated accusations will be thrown at them. Essentially, this quote highlights the tendency of society to amplify the faults and attack the character of unhappy individuals, perpetuating a cycle of animosity and negativity towards them.

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By Samuel Johnson

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