The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3 |
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By this was withered the early friendship between Charles Townshend and Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , “ It is commonly a weak man who marries for 2 love . " We then talked of marrying women 2 THE ...
By this was withered the early friendship between Charles Townshend and Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , “ It is commonly a weak man who marries for 2 love . " We then talked of marrying women 2 THE ...
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We then talked of marrying women of fortune ; and I mentioned a common remark , that a man may be , upon the whole , richer by marrying a woman with a very small portion , because a woman of fortune will be proportionably expensive ...
We then talked of marrying women of fortune ; and I mentioned a common remark , that a man may be , upon the whole , richer by marrying a woman with a very small portion , because a woman of fortune will be proportionably expensive ...
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Talking of melancholy , he said , “ Some men , and very thinking men too , have not those vexing thoughts . Sir • The philosopher may reason on the folly of this apprehension , but he will still feel its influence .
Talking of melancholy , he said , “ Some men , and very thinking men too , have not those vexing thoughts . Sir • The philosopher may reason on the folly of this apprehension , but he will still feel its influence .
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He said , “ Take no notice of it , ” or “ Don't talk of it . " He seemed to think it beneath him , though done at sixand - twenty . I said to bim , “ Your style , sir , is much improved since you translated this .
He said , “ Take no notice of it , ” or “ Don't talk of it . " He seemed to think it beneath him , though done at sixand - twenty . I said to bim , “ Your style , sir , is much improved since you translated this .
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We talked of education at great schools ; the advantages and disadvantages of which Johnson displayed in a luminous manner ; but his arguments preponderated so much in favour of the benefit which a boy of good parts might receive at one ...
We talked of education at great schools ; the advantages and disadvantages of which Johnson displayed in a luminous manner ; but his arguments preponderated so much in favour of the benefit which a boy of good parts might receive at one ...
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| Title | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and ..., Volume 3 The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Edmond Malone Volume 3 of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Author | James Boswell |
| Illustrated by | Edmond Malone |
| Publisher | Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Sep 2010 |
| Length | 1854 pages |
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