The Table Talk of Samuel Johnson: Comprising His Most Interesting Remarks and Observations, Volume 1J. Coxhead, 1818 |
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Page viii
... suppose that the passion was not inspired by the beauties of form or graces of man- ner ; but by a mutual admiration of each other's minds . Johnson's appearance is described as very forbidding . " He was then lean and lank , so that ...
... suppose that the passion was not inspired by the beauties of form or graces of man- ner ; but by a mutual admiration of each other's minds . Johnson's appearance is described as very forbidding . " He was then lean and lank , so that ...
Page xx
... suppose Louis XIV . or Charles II . " In the autumn of this year , he gratified a desire , which he had long entertained , of visiting the Hebrides , or Western Isles of Scotland . He was accompanied by Mr. Boswell ; whose acuteness ...
... suppose Louis XIV . or Charles II . " In the autumn of this year , he gratified a desire , which he had long entertained , of visiting the Hebrides , or Western Isles of Scotland . He was accompanied by Mr. Boswell ; whose acuteness ...
Page 3
... Suppose we believe one half of what he tells . " " Aye , ( said Johnson ) , but we don't know which half to believe . By his lying we lose not only our reverence for him , but all comfort in his conversation . " Speaking of conversation ...
... Suppose we believe one half of what he tells . " " Aye , ( said Johnson ) , but we don't know which half to believe . By his lying we lose not only our reverence for him , but all comfort in his conversation . " Speaking of conversation ...
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... suppose his understanding too powerful for his company . " " " " No man ( he used to say ) speaks concerning another , even supposing it to be in his praise , if he thinks he does not hear him , exactly as he would if he thought he was ...
... suppose his understanding too powerful for his company . " " " " No man ( he used to say ) speaks concerning another , even supposing it to be in his praise , if he thinks he does not hear him , exactly as he would if he thought he was ...
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... story is a picture either of an individual or of human nature in general : if it be false it is a picture of nothing . For in- stance suppose a man should tell that Johnson , 66 . 1 before setting out for Italy , as CONVERSATION , 19.
... story is a picture either of an individual or of human nature in general : if it be false it is a picture of nothing . For in- stance suppose a man should tell that Johnson , 66 . 1 before setting out for Italy , as CONVERSATION , 19.
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