His [David Garrick's] death has eclipsed the gaiety of nations, and impoverished the public stock of harmless pleasure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The death of a great entertainer left a significant void in public joy.
- In plain terms
- When David Garrick died, the world lost a lot of harmless fun.
- What can you take from it?
- Great artists contribute significantly to public happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- How do art and joy connect?
Another view
One person's death rarely impacts the entire nation's gaiety.
More from Samuel Johnson
The Churchyard abounds with images which find a mirror in every mind, and with sentiments to which every bosom returns an echo.
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