The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Macmillan, 1900 |
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... follow my own opinion ; for the world has shewn a very flattering partiality to my writings , on many occasions , B. He did not follow it . AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE 3 one mode of life with another 2 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
... follow my own opinion ; for the world has shewn a very flattering partiality to my writings , on many occasions , B. He did not follow it . AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE 3 one mode of life with another 2 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
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... occasions , he displayed . It was well observed by Dr. Percy , now Bishop of Dromore : " The conversation of Johnson is strong and clear , and may be compared to an antique statue , where every vein and muscle is distinct and bold ...
... occasions , he displayed . It was well observed by Dr. Percy , now Bishop of Dromore : " The conversation of Johnson is strong and clear , and may be compared to an antique statue , where every vein and muscle is distinct and bold ...
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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 . " JOHNSON : " But you can be sure of neither ; and there- fore 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 . " JOHNSON : " But you can be sure of neither ; and there- fore 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 indebted to Smith for my good recep- tion . ' 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 indebted to Smith for my good recep- tion . ' 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 1 See Vol . I. p . 45 , note . there quoted by Mrs. Piozzi : Boswell thus translates the epigram Adieu , Maria ! since you'd have me free ; For ...
... occasions , a little circumstance of kind attention to Mrs. Williams , which must not be 1 See Vol . I. p . 45 , note . there quoted by Mrs. Piozzi : Boswell thus translates the epigram Adieu , Maria ! since you'd have me free ; For ...
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