The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... suppose , the ministry . ) It may be observed , that he used the epithet scoundrel , very commonly , not quite in the sense in which it is generally understood , but as a strong term of disapprobation ; as when he abruptly answered Mrs ...
... suppose , the ministry . ) It may be observed , that he used the epithet scoundrel , very commonly , not quite in the sense in which it is generally understood , but as a strong term of disapprobation ; as when he abruptly answered Mrs ...
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... suppose , had not pressed upon his elevation with so much eagerness as the gentleman who complained of him . Dr. Johnson's remark as to the jealousy entertained of our friends who rise far above us , is certainly very just . By this was ...
... suppose , had not pressed upon his elevation with so much eagerness as the gentleman who complained of him . Dr. Johnson's remark as to the jealousy entertained of our friends who rise far above us , is certainly very just . By this was ...
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... Suppose a man has a daughter who he knows has been seduced , but her mis- fortune is concealed from the world ; should he keep her in his house ? Would he not , by doing so , be accessary to imposition ? And , perhaps , a worthy ...
... Suppose a man has a daughter who he knows has been seduced , but her mis- fortune is concealed from the world ; should he keep her in his house ? Would he not , by doing so , be accessary to imposition ? And , perhaps , a worthy ...
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... suppose that he told his story in his own way ; and it is certain that he was not a very sturdy moralist . " " This explanation appears to me satisfactory . It is , however , to be observed , that the story told by Johnson does not rest ...
... suppose that he told his story in his own way ; and it is certain that he was not a very sturdy moralist . " " This explanation appears to me satisfactory . It is , however , to be observed , that the story told by Johnson does not rest ...
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... suppose to be learnt from savages ? Only consider , sir , our own state : our religion is in a book ; we have an order of men whose duty it is to teach it ; we have one day in the week set apart for it , and this is in general pretty ...
... suppose to be learnt from savages ? Only consider , sir , our own state : our religion is in a book ; we have an order of men whose duty it is to teach it ; we have one day in the week set apart for it , and this is in general pretty ...
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