Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done… — Samuel Johnson

Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.

Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, by James Boswell · 1763
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Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, written by James Boswell, edited by David Womersley. Penguin Classics, 2008.
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Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in journal entry, written by James Boswell. 31 July 1763.

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