Samuel Johnson Quote

Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place.


James Boswell Life of Samuel Johnson (1791) letter to Sir Joshua Reynolds, 17 July 1771


Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place.

Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place.

Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place.

Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place.