It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must already know, that it is hot or cold, bright or cloudy, windy or calm.


No. 11 (June 24, 1758) - The Idler (1758–1760)

Samuel Johnson Quotes

It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must...

It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must...

It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must...

It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must...