The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... sometimes surprised at . lively paradox , on subjects too grave for trifling ; let us not forget that the wisest men in their own peculiar circle have indulged in this playful so- phistry without offence . Boswell too , who did not ...
... sometimes surprised at . lively paradox , on subjects too grave for trifling ; let us not forget that the wisest men in their own peculiar circle have indulged in this playful so- phistry without offence . Boswell too , who did not ...
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... sometimes ] may be thought too remote and unconsequential . “ His images are [ sometimes confused ] not always dis- tinct . " Against his life of Milton , the hounds of whiggism have opened in full cry . But of Milton's great excellence ...
... sometimes ] may be thought too remote and unconsequential . “ His images are [ sometimes confused ] not always dis- tinct . " Against his life of Milton , the hounds of whiggism have opened in full cry . But of Milton's great excellence ...
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... sometimes ardent ; and his zeal for the interests of virtue was often manifested in his conversation and in his writings . The same energy which was displayed in his literary productions , was exhibited also in his conversation , which ...
... sometimes ardent ; and his zeal for the interests of virtue was often manifested in his conversation and in his writings . The same energy which was displayed in his literary productions , was exhibited also in his conversation , which ...
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... sometimes be divided by strong partitions ; and that the light and shade in the same character may be kept so distinct as never to be blended . In the life of Milton , Johnson took occasion to maintain his own and the general opinion of ...
... sometimes be divided by strong partitions ; and that the light and shade in the same character may be kept so distinct as never to be blended . In the life of Milton , Johnson took occasion to maintain his own and the general opinion of ...
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... [ sometimes displays ] descends to display his know- ledge with pedantick ostentation . " French words which [ were then used in ] had then crept into conversation . " The life of Popes was written by Johnsón con amore , r It seems to me ...
... [ sometimes displays ] descends to display his know- ledge with pedantick ostentation . " French words which [ were then used in ] had then crept into conversation . " The life of Popes was written by Johnsón con amore , r It seems to me ...
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