The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3National ilustrated library, 1859 |
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... obliged to him when they were young Scotchmen entering upon life in England . JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , a man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who have risen far above him . A man , when he gets into a higher sphere ...
... obliged to him when they were young Scotchmen entering upon life in England . JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , a man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who have risen far above him . A man , when he gets into a higher sphere ...
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... obliged to show some sort of evidence , though he would not require a strict legal proof ; but Johnson firmly and resolutely opposed any restraint whatever , as adverse to a free investigation of the characters of mankind.1 On Thursday ...
... obliged to show some sort of evidence , though he would not require a strict legal proof ; but Johnson firmly and resolutely opposed any restraint whatever , as adverse to a free investigation of the characters of mankind.1 On Thursday ...
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... obliged to say to every body Take care of me ; don't let me enter your house without suspicion . I once debauched a friend's daughter ; I may debauch yours . ' 999 Mr. Thrale called upon him , and appeared to bear the loss of his son ...
... obliged to say to every body Take care of me ; don't let me enter your house without suspicion . I once debauched a friend's daughter ; I may debauch yours . ' 999 Mr. Thrale called upon him , and appeared to bear the loss of his son ...
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... obliging invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Thrale , by whom I was agreeably entertained almost constantly during my stay . They were gone to the rooms ; but there was a kind note from Dr. Johnson , that he should sit at home all the evening ...
... obliging invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Thrale , by whom I was agreeably entertained almost constantly during my stay . They were gone to the rooms ; but there was a kind note from Dr. Johnson , that he should sit at home all the evening ...
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... obliged to Mr. Dilly . I will wait upon him.- " BOSWELL : " ' Provided , Sir , I suppose , that the company which he is to have is agreeable to you . ' JOHNSON : 66 What do you mean , Sir ? What do you take me for ? Do you think that I ...
... obliged to Mr. Dilly . I will wait upon him.- " BOSWELL : " ' Provided , Sir , I suppose , that the company which he is to have is agreeable to you . ' JOHNSON : 66 What do you mean , Sir ? What do you take me for ? Do you think that I ...
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