The end of writing is to instruct; the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.


The tempest. A midsummer-night's dream. The two gentlemen of Verona. Measure for measure. The merchant of Venice (ed. 1968)

Samuel Johnson Quotes

The end of writing is to instruct; the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.

The end of writing is to instruct; the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.

The end of writing is to instruct; the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.

The end of writing is to instruct; the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.