The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.P.F. Collier and Son, 1901 |
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... my writings , on many occasions . - B . Mr. Boswell mentions several intended publications in this manner , none of which he lived to execute . - CHALMERS , ASTAT . 68 . OLIVER EDWARDS . 13 what to 12 1778 . LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... my writings , on many occasions . - B . Mr. Boswell mentions several intended publications in this manner , none of which he lived to execute . - CHALMERS , ASTAT . 68 . OLIVER EDWARDS . 13 what to 12 1778 . LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... occasions , he dis- played . It was well observed by Dr. Percy ( afterwards Bishop of Dromore ) , " The conversation of Johnson is strong and clear , and may be compared to an antique statue , where every vein and mus- VOL . IV . 2 cle ...
... occasions , he dis- played . It was well observed by Dr. Percy ( afterwards Bishop of Dromore ) , " The conversation of Johnson is strong and clear , and may be compared to an antique statue , where every vein and mus- VOL . IV . 2 cle ...
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... occasion have two judgments ; one as to the real value of the work , the other as to what may please the general taste at the time . " JOHN- SON . " But you can be sure of neither ; and therefore I should scruple much to give a ...
... occasion have two judgments ; one as to the real value of the work , the other as to what may please the general taste at the time . " JOHN- SON . " But you can be sure of neither ; and therefore I should scruple much to give a ...
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... occasion that we have met since . I have often said ( laughing ) , that I have been in a great measure in- debted to Smith for my good reception . " BOSWELL . " His power of reasoning is very strong , and he has a peculiar art of ...
... occasion that we have met since . I have often said ( laughing ) , that I have been in a great measure in- debted to Smith for my good reception . " BOSWELL . " His power of reasoning is very strong , and he has a peculiar art of ...
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... occasions , a little circumstance of kind attention to Mrs. Williams , which must not be omitted . Before coming out , and leaving her to dine alone , he gave her her choice of a chicken , a sweetbread , or any other little nice thing ...
... occasions , a little circumstance of kind attention to Mrs. Williams , which must not be omitted . Before coming out , and leaving her to dine alone , he gave her her choice of a chicken , a sweetbread , or any other little nice thing ...
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