The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... sure , be satisfied that they had no reason to be apprehensive about me , because I knew that I myself was well : but we might have a mutual anxiety , without the charge of folly ; be- cause each was , in some degree , uncertain as to ...
... sure , be satisfied that they had no reason to be apprehensive about me , because I knew that I myself was well : but we might have a mutual anxiety , without the charge of folly ; be- cause each was , in some degree , uncertain as to ...
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... sure when you wish a man to have that belief which you think is of infinite advantage , you wish well to him ; but your primary consideration is your own quiet . If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand , no ...
... sure when you wish a man to have that belief which you think is of infinite advantage , you wish well to him ; but your primary consideration is your own quiet . If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand , no ...
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... sure , a man who has enough without teaching , will probably not teach ; for we would all be idle if we could . In the same manner , a man who is to get nothing by teaching , will not exert himself . Gresham college was intended as a ...
... sure , a man who has enough without teaching , will probably not teach ; for we would all be idle if we could . In the same manner , a man who is to get nothing by teaching , will not exert himself . Gresham college was intended as a ...
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... sure I would not , sir . I would punish it much more than it is done , and so restrain it . In all countries there has been fornication , as in all countries there has been theft ; but there may be more or less of the one , as well as ...
... sure I would not , sir . I would punish it much more than it is done , and so restrain it . In all countries there has been fornication , as in all countries there has been theft ; but there may be more or less of the one , as well as ...
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... sure , see Rome , Naples , Florence , and Venice , and as much more as we can : " ( speaking with a tone of animation . ) h When I expressed an earnest wish for his remarks on Italy , he said , " I do not see that I could make a book ...
... sure , see Rome , Naples , Florence , and Venice , and as much more as we can : " ( speaking with a tone of animation . ) h When I expressed an earnest wish for his remarks on Italy , he said , " I do not see that I could make a book ...
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