Famous quote by Samuel Johnson

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Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is nothing when we h
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"Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is nothing; when we have made it, the next wish is to change again"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson speaks with the concept that life is a cycle of change which we are never ever really content with the status quo. We are constantly searching for something new and different, and when we achieve it, we are soon searching for something else. This talks to the idea that life is a journey which we are constantly striving for something better. We are never ever truly satisfied with what we have, and this is why we are always trying to find something brand-new. This quote also speaks with the concept that modification is not constantly a good thing, which often it can be difficult to adapt to brand-new circumstances. It is very important to remember that modification is inevitable and that we must accept it, even if it is challenging.

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Samuel Johnson This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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