The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Macmillan, 1900 |
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... hope realized ? I see my grass , and my corn , and my trees growing . Now , for instance , I am curious to see if this frost has not nipped my fruit - trees . " JOHNSON ( who we did not imagine was attending ) : " You find , Sir , you ...
... hope realized ? I see my grass , and my corn , and my trees growing . Now , for instance , I am curious to see if this frost has not nipped my fruit - trees . " JOHNSON ( who we did not imagine was attending ) : " You find , Sir , you ...
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James Boswell. " The hope that we shall see our departed friends again must support the mind . " JOHNSON : " Why yes , Sir . ' BOSWELL " There is a strange unwillingness to part with life , independent of serious fears as to futurity . A ...
James Boswell. " The hope that we shall see our departed friends again must support the mind . " JOHNSON : " Why yes , Sir . ' BOSWELL " There is a strange unwillingness to part with life , independent of serious fears as to futurity . A ...
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... hope they did not put the dog in the pillory for his libel ; he has too much literature for that . ' On Saturday , May 16 , I dined with him at Mr. Beauclerk's with Mr. Langton , Mr. Steevens , Dr. Higgins , and some others . I regret ...
... hope they did not put the dog in the pillory for his libel ; he has too much literature for that . ' On Saturday , May 16 , I dined with him at Mr. Beauclerk's with Mr. Langton , Mr. Steevens , Dr. Higgins , and some others . I regret ...
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... hope of a happy futurity . This may be had everywhere . " I do not blame your preference of London to other places , for it is really to be preferred , if the choice is free ; but few have the choice of their place , or their manner of ...
... hope of a happy futurity . This may be had everywhere . " I do not blame your preference of London to other places , for it is really to be preferred , if the choice is free ; but few have the choice of their place , or their manner of ...
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... hope you find yourself able to encounter this weather . Take care of your own health ; and , as you can , of your men . Be pleased to make my compliments to all the gentlemen whose notice I have had , and whose kindness I have ...
... hope you find yourself able to encounter this weather . Take care of your own health ; and , as you can , of your men . Be pleased to make my compliments to all the gentlemen whose notice I have had , and whose kindness I have ...
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