Antiques Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Wheresoe'er I turn my view, All is strange, yet nothing new: Endless labor all along, Endless labor to be wrong: Phrase that Time has flung away; Uncouth words in disarray, Trick'd in antique ruff and bonnet, Ode, and elegy, and sonnet.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Idler, 1749
The poem reflects on repetitive labor, time’s waste, and the chaotic nature of language.
In simple terms: Work repeats, time slips, words jumble.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and break unful cycles.
Themes
time
labor
language
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- creative writing
- historical study
Key Concepts
existential reflection
literary critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks feel endlessly repetitive?
- How can language clarify chaos?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize futility.
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