The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Macmillan, 1900 |
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... concerning whom both Robertson and Ramsay agreed that he had a constant firmness of mind ; for after a laborious day , and amidst a multiplicity of cares and anxieties , he would sit down with his sisters and be quite cheerful and good ...
... concerning whom both Robertson and Ramsay agreed that he had a constant firmness of mind ; for after a laborious day , and amidst a multiplicity of cares and anxieties , he would sit down with his sisters and be quite cheerful and good ...
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... concerning free - will : ' On s'etonne ici que Caliste Ait pris l'habit de Moliniste . Puisque cette jeune beauté Ôte à chacun sa liberté N'est ce pas une Janseniste ? ' " B. IMAGINATION AND LOVE 37 omitted . Before coming out , 36 ...
... concerning free - will : ' On s'etonne ici que Caliste Ait pris l'habit de Moliniste . Puisque cette jeune beauté Ôte à chacun sa liberté N'est ce pas une Janseniste ? ' " B. IMAGINATION AND LOVE 37 omitted . Before coming out , 36 ...
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... concerning Pope , whose Life he was about to write . Johnson had not flattered himself with the hopes of receiving any civility from this nobleman ; for he said to me , when I mentioned Lord Marchmont as one who could tell him a great ...
... concerning Pope , whose Life he was about to write . Johnson had not flattered himself with the hopes of receiving any civility from this nobleman ; for he said to me , when I mentioned Lord Marchmont as one who could tell him a great ...
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... concerning any work which he undertook , or that he was generally thus peevish . It will be seen that in the following year he had a very agreeable interview with Lord Marchmont , at his Lordship's house ; and this very afternoon he ...
... concerning any work which he undertook , or that he was generally thus peevish . It will be seen that in the following year he had a very agreeable interview with Lord Marchmont , at his Lordship's house ; and this very afternoon he ...
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... concerning him ; and I announced my intention of soon being again in London . " DEAR SIR , " TO JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " WHY should you take such delight to make a bustle , to write to Mr. Thrale that I am negligent , and to Francis to ...
... concerning him ; and I announced my intention of soon being again in London . " DEAR SIR , " TO JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " WHY should you take such delight to make a bustle , to write to Mr. Thrale that I am negligent , and to Francis to ...
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