4 Samuel Johnson Quotes on Bias

Samuel Johnson quotes on bias

50. There are, in every age, new errors to be rectified, and new prejudices to be opposed.

163. I am willing to love all mankind, except an American.

183. My friend was of opinion that when a man of rank appeared in that character [as an author], he deserved to have his merit handsomely allowed.

190. There is a wicked inclination in most people to suppose an old man decayed in his intellects. If a young or middle-aged man, when leaving a company, does not remember where he laid his hat, it is nothing; but if the same inattention is discovered in an old man, people will shrug up their shoulders, and say, 'His memory is going.'