“With Johnson, even at his most ferocious, one is aware of his essential humility and his recognition that he, like the objects of his wrath, is a deeply flawed creature. He is endearing because his vanities and pleasures are ours. He is a hero on a human scale, one we can emulate.”
Patrick Kurp, “‘Elegant & Pleasing Thoughts’” (Anecdotal Evidence, June 2, 2017)