Samuel Johnson Quote

An epithet or metaphor drawn from nature ennobles art; an epithet or metaphor drawn from art degrades nature.


The Beauties of Johnson (ed. 1782)


An epithet or metaphor drawn from nature ennobles art; an epithet or metaphor drawn from art degrades nature.

An epithet or metaphor drawn from nature ennobles art; an epithet or metaphor drawn from art degrades nature.

An epithet or metaphor drawn from nature ennobles art; an epithet or metaphor drawn from art degrades nature.

An epithet or metaphor drawn from nature ennobles art; an epithet or metaphor drawn from art degrades nature.