The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... talked above the capacity of some people with whom they had been in company together . " No matter , sir , " said John- son ; they consider it as a compliment to be talked to as if they were wiser than they are . So true is this , sir ...
... talked above the capacity of some people with whom they had been in company together . " No matter , sir , " said John- son ; they consider it as a compliment to be talked to as if they were wiser than they are . So true is this , sir ...
Page 185
... talked of Dr. Dodd . " A friend of mine , " said he , came to me and told me , that a lady wished to have Dr. Dodd's picture in a bracelet , and asked me for a motto . I said , I could think of no better than Currat lex . I was very ...
... talked of Dr. Dodd . " A friend of mine , " said he , came to me and told me , that a lady wished to have Dr. Dodd's picture in a bracelet , and asked me for a motto . I said , I could think of no better than Currat lex . I was very ...
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James Boswell. always talked with ease to him , and can truly say , that I never received from him one rough word . " In this letter he relates his having , while engaged in translating the ... talked with ease to him, and can truly ...
James Boswell. always talked with ease to him , and can truly say , that I never received from him one rough word . " In this letter he relates his having , while engaged in translating the ... talked with ease to him, and can truly ...
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