The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. Murray, 1831 |
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Page 16
... attention to the diseases of the imagination , which he watched in him- self with a solicitude destructive of his own peace , and intolerable to those he trusted . Dr. Lawrence told him one day , that if he would come and beat him once ...
... attention to the diseases of the imagination , which he watched in him- self with a solicitude destructive of his own peace , and intolerable to those he trusted . Dr. Lawrence told him one day , that if he would come and beat him once ...
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... attention than will be willingly bestowed , is unintelligible . The plans of Burnaby will be more safely understood , and are often charming . I was delighted with the different bounty of different ages . 66 I would make it produce ...
... attention than will be willingly bestowed , is unintelligible . The plans of Burnaby will be more safely understood , and are often charming . I was delighted with the different bounty of different ages . 66 I would make it produce ...
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... attention to the interests of this . " Be kind to the old servants , and secure the kindness of the agents and factors . Do not disgust them by asperity , or un- welcome gaiety , or apparent suspicion . From them you must learn the real ...
... attention to the interests of this . " Be kind to the old servants , and secure the kindness of the agents and factors . Do not disgust them by asperity , or un- welcome gaiety , or apparent suspicion . From them you must learn the real ...
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... attention , of how much consequence I esteem your health to the world and to myself . I remain , sir , with grateful respect , your obliged and obedient servant , " MARGARET BOSWELL . " The death of Mr. Thrale had made a very material ...
... attention , of how much consequence I esteem your health to the world and to myself . I remain , sir , with grateful respect , your obliged and obedient servant , " MARGARET BOSWELL . " The death of Mr. Thrale had made a very material ...
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... attention ; for on the 6th of October this year we find him making a " parting use of the library " at Streatham , and pronouncing a prayer which he composed on leaving Mr. Thrale's family . p . 214 . " Almighty God , Father of all ...
... attention ; for on the 6th of October this year we find him making a " parting use of the library " at Streatham , and pronouncing a prayer which he composed on leaving Mr. Thrale's family . p . 214 . " Almighty God , Father of all ...
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