Samuel Johnson Quote

The Sciences having long seen their votaries labouring for the benefit of mankind without reward, put up their petitions to Jupiter for a more equitable distribution of riches and honor... A synod of the celestials was therefore convened, in which it was resolved that Patronage should descend to the assistance of the Sciences.


The Rambler (Volume 2), No. 91, January 29, 1751 (p. 231)


The Sciences having long seen their votaries labouring for the benefit of mankind without reward, put up their petitions to Jupiter for a more...

The Sciences having long seen their votaries labouring for the benefit of mankind without reward, put up their petitions to Jupiter for a more...

The Sciences having long seen their votaries labouring for the benefit of mankind without reward, put up their petitions to Jupiter for a more...

The Sciences having long seen their votaries labouring for the benefit of mankind without reward, put up their petitions to Jupiter for a more...