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He seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastination were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
He seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastination were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
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His father seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent ...
His father seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent ...
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From the foregoing account of this foundation , particularly the circumstances of the salary being sixty pounds , and the degree of master of arts being a requisite qualification in the teacher , it seemed probable that this was the ...
From the foregoing account of this foundation , particularly the circumstances of the salary being sixty pounds , and the degree of master of arts being a requisite qualification in the teacher , it seemed probable that this was the ...
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He looked at it and laughed , and seemed to be much diverted with the feeble efforts of his unknown adversary , who , I hope , is alive to read this account . " Now , " said he , " here is somebody who thinks he has vexed me sadly : yet ...
He looked at it and laughed , and seemed to be much diverted with the feeble efforts of his unknown adversary , who , I hope , is alive to read this account . " Now , " said he , " here is somebody who thinks he has vexed me sadly : yet ...
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When sir Joshua observed to Johnson that he seemed very desirous to see Pope's note , he answered , " Who would not be proud to have such a man as Pope so solicitous in inquiring about him ? " The infirmity to which Mr. Pope alludes ...
When sir Joshua observed to Johnson that he seemed very desirous to see Pope's note , he answered , " Who would not be proud to have such a man as Pope so solicitous in inquiring about him ? " The infirmity to which Mr. Pope alludes ...
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| Title | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Oxford English classics Volume 1 of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Author | James Boswell |
| Publisher | Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 20 Sep 2010 |
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