No. 68. Saturday, November 17, 1750
Samuel Johnson
For Johnson, the home is not just a refuge but the culmination of all human striving. In an era that prized public achievement and social standing, he redirects ambition inward, suggesting true success is measured by domestic contentment. His insight challenges the Enlightenment's emphasis on public virtue and external accomplishments, urging a return to the intimate sphere as the heart of genuine fulfillment.