The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... admirable sayings , I shall compensate for this want by inserting a collection of them , for which I am indebted to my worthy friend Mr. Langton , whose kind communications have been separately interwoven in many parts of this work ...
... admirable sayings , I shall compensate for this want by inserting a collection of them , for which I am indebted to my worthy friend Mr. Langton , whose kind communications have been separately interwoven in many parts of this work ...
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... admiration of Johnson as he usually was , he requested that Dr. Johnson might be introduced to him ; and Mr. Langton having mentioned it to Johnson , he very kindly and readily agreed ; and , being presented by Mr. Langton to his ...
... admiration of Johnson as he usually was , he requested that Dr. Johnson might be introduced to him ; and Mr. Langton having mentioned it to Johnson , he very kindly and readily agreed ; and , being presented by Mr. Langton to his ...
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... admirable scolding of Timon of Athens was mentioned , this instance of Johnson's was quoted , and thought to have at least equal excellence . " : " " As Johnson always allowed the extraordinary talents of Mr. Burke , so Mr. Burke was ...
... admirable scolding of Timon of Athens was mentioned , this instance of Johnson's was quoted , and thought to have at least equal excellence . " : " " As Johnson always allowed the extraordinary talents of Mr. Burke , so Mr. Burke was ...
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... admiration on trivial occasions : he never em- braces you with an overacted cordiality . ' 66 ยท 999 Being in company with a gentleman who thought fit to maintain Dr. Berkeley's ingenious philosophy , that no- thing exists but as ...
... admiration on trivial occasions : he never em- braces you with an overacted cordiality . ' 66 ยท 999 Being in company with a gentleman who thought fit to maintain Dr. Berkeley's ingenious philosophy , that no- thing exists but as ...
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... admirable work , I have an opportunity of observing with wonder the correctness with which he rapidly struck off such glowing composition . He may be assimilated to the lady in Waller , who could impress with love at first sight : Some ...
... admirable work , I have an opportunity of observing with wonder the correctness with which he rapidly struck off such glowing composition . He may be assimilated to the lady in Waller , who could impress with love at first sight : Some ...
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