“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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Page 154
... expected from man : but if we are to judge by the various works of Johnson already published , we have good reason to believe , that he will bring this as near to perfection as any man could do . The plan of it , which he published some ...
... expected from man : but if we are to judge by the various works of Johnson already published , we have good reason to believe , that he will bring this as near to perfection as any man could do . The plan of it , which he published some ...
Page 188
... expects to be informed of the national affairs ; and in which he has a right to have that expectation gratified ... expected ; and honestly to lay before the people what inquiry can gather of the past , and con- jecture can estimate ...
... expects to be informed of the national affairs ; and in which he has a right to have that expectation gratified ... expected ; and honestly to lay before the people what inquiry can gather of the past , and con- jecture can estimate ...
Page 603
... expects no reciprocation of good offices , why should any man promote the interest but for profit ? I suppose , with ... expected to be rated at a high price , that price must be levied on the publick , and paid by the ultimate purchaser ...
... expects no reciprocation of good offices , why should any man promote the interest but for profit ? I suppose , with ... expected to be rated at a high price , that price must be levied on the publick , and paid by the ultimate purchaser ...
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