"When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over"
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This thought-provoking quote is attributed to Samuel Johnson, a renowned author from England. Explore 151 more inspiring quotes by Samuel to discover their perspective on mortality, life, and more.
Quote Details
| Topic | Mortality |
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APA Style (7th ed.)
Johnson, Samuel. (2026, January 28). When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/when-all-is-done-human-life-is-at-the-greatest-122522/
Chicago Style
Johnson, Samuel. "When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over." FixQuotes. January 28, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/when-all-is-done-human-life-is-at-the-greatest-122522/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over." FixQuotes, 28 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/when-all-is-done-human-life-is-at-the-greatest-122522/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
