“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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Page 119
... manner , it became habitual to him.1 Yet he was not altogether unprepared as a periodical writer ; for I have in my possession a small duodecimo volume , in which he has written , in the form of Mr. Locke's Common- Place Book , a ...
... manner , it became habitual to him.1 Yet he was not altogether unprepared as a periodical writer ; for I have in my possession a small duodecimo volume , in which he has written , in the form of Mr. Locke's Common- Place Book , a ...
Page 284
... manner , which is the only way to do good to the common people , and which clergymen of genius and learning ought to do from a principle of duty , when it is suited to their congregations ; a practice , for which they will be praised by ...
... manner , which is the only way to do good to the common people , and which clergymen of genius and learning ought to do from a principle of duty , when it is suited to their congregations ; a practice , for which they will be praised by ...
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... manner than common ; to his indistinct account of which , Dr. Johnson listened with patient attention , that he might assist him with his advice . Here was an instance of genuine humanity and real kindness in this great man , who has ...
... manner than common ; to his indistinct account of which , Dr. Johnson listened with patient attention , that he might assist him with his advice . Here was an instance of genuine humanity and real kindness in this great man , who has ...
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