A fly, sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still

A fly, sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still

The quote “A fly, sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still” is a profound statement made by the renowned English writer and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson. This quote reflects Johnson’s belief in the resilience and strength of character that one must possess in the face of adversity.