Quote by Samuel Johnson

Worth seeing? Yes; but not worth going to see.

Worth seeing? Yes; but not worth going to see.

Summary

This quote suggests that something may be interesting or worth knowing, but it is not worth the effort or time to seek it out or experience it firsthand. It implies that while the subject of discussion may have value or merit, the inconvenience or lack of benefit in going to witness it outweighs the potential gains.

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By Samuel Johnson

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