Samuel Johnson Quote

What is read with delight is commonly retained, because pleasure always secures attention; but the books which are consulted by occasional necessity, and perused with impatience, seldom leave any traces on the mind.

The Idler (Sep. 15, 1759)

What is read with delight is commonly retained, because pleasure always secures attention; but the books which are consulted by occasional necessity, ...

What is read with delight is commonly retained, because pleasure always secures attention; but the books which are consulted by occasional necessity, ...

What is read with delight is commonly retained, because pleasure always secures attention; but the books which are consulted by occasional necessity, ...

What is read with delight is commonly retained, because pleasure always secures attention; but the books which are consulted by occasional necessity, ...