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" ... had been kind : but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has... "
The life of Samuel Johnson - Page 115
by James Boswell - 1820
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ...

James Boswell - 1799 - 496 pages
...not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the Publick should consider me as owing that- to a Patron, which...enabled me to do for myself. " Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though...
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Life of Johnson: Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1799 - 648 pages
...not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the Publick should consider me as owing that to a Patron, which...enabled me to do for myself. ' Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning', I shall not be disappointed though...
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Boswell's Life of Johnson: Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1799 - 640 pages
...not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the Publick should consider me as owing that to a Patron, which...enabled me to do for myself. ' Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning', I shall not be disappointed though...
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The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations ...

Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 594 pages
...known, and do not want it. I hope it i* no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that...that to a Patron, which Providence has enabled me ta do for myself. " Having carried on my work thus. far, with so little obligations to any favourer-...
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The Poetical Works ...: With the Life of the Author

Samuel Johnson - 1805 - 238 pages
...known and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity, not to confess obligations, where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that...enabled me to do for myself. ' Having carried on my work thus far, with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed thcugh...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1806 - 328 pages
...known, apd do- not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations, where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that...me to do for myself. — Having carried on my work thus far, with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1806 - 350 pages
...to confess obligations where " no benefit has been received ; or to be un" willing that the publick should consider me " as owing that to a patron, which...me to do for myself. " Having carried" on my work thus far with " so little obligation to any favourer of learning, " I shall not be disappointed, though...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1807 - 514 pages
...not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the Publick should consider me as owing that to a Patron, which...enabled me to do for myself. " Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though...
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Characteristic Anecdotes of Men of Learning and Genius, Natives of Great ...

John Watkins - 1808 - 768 pages
...not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the publick should consider me as owing that to a patron, which...enabled me to do for myself. " Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though...
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Rasselas: A Tale

Samuel Johnson - 1809 - 210 pages
...known and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity, not to confess obligations, where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that...enabled me to do for myself. " Having carried on my work thus far, with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though...
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