James Boswell Quote Explained: I suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.

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It is not every man who can be exquisitely miserable, any more than exquisitely happy.

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Writing a book I have found to be like building a house. A man forms a plan, and collects materials.

- James Boswell

Book
Writing

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Quotation is more universal and more ancient than one would perhaps believe.

- James Boswell

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I fancy mankind may come, in time, to write all aphoristically.

- James Boswell

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I have seen many a bear led by a man: but I never before saw a man led by a bear.

- James Boswell

Saws

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When a man is familiar with many people he must expect many disagreeable familiarizations.

- James Boswell

Friendship

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Friendship, “the wine of life,” should, like a well-stocked cellar, be continually renewed.

- James Boswell

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Influence must ever be in proportion to property; and it is right it should.

- James Boswell

I suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.

I suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.

It is not every man who can be exquisitely miserable, any more than exquisitely happy.

Writing a book I have found to be like building a house. A man forms a plan, and collects materials.

Quotation is more universal and more ancient than one would perhaps believe.

I fancy mankind may come, in time, to write all aphoristically.

I have seen many a bear led by a man: but I never before saw a man led by a bear.

When a man is familiar with many people he must expect many disagreeable familiarizations.

Friendship, “the wine of life,” should, like a well-stocked cellar, be continually renewed.

Influence must ever be in proportion to property; and it is right it should.

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I suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.

I suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.

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