Monotony

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The great source of pleasure is variety. Uniformity must tire at last, though it be uniformity of excellence. We love to expect; and when expectation is disappointed or gratified, we want to be again expecting.

Samuel Johnson

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Topic

Variety Anticipation Monotony

Author

Samuel Johnson

Source

Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets

Language

English

Time

1781 1780s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Johnson, Samuel. "Butler." Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets. London: C. Bathurst, et al., 1781.