The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Macmillan, 1912 |
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... humanity ; but we do not feel them the less . Let me particularly lament the Reverend THOMAS WARTON , and the Reverend Dr. ADAMS . Mr. WARTON , amidst his variety of genius and learning , was an excellent biographer . His contributions ...
... humanity ; but we do not feel them the less . Let me particularly lament the Reverend THOMAS WARTON , and the Reverend Dr. ADAMS . Mr. WARTON , amidst his variety of genius and learning , was an excellent biographer . His contributions ...
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... humanity went to her and offered to marry her , but it was then too late : her vital power was exhausted ; and she actually exhibited one of the very rare instances of dying for love . She was buried in the cathedral of Lichfield ; and ...
... humanity went to her and offered to marry her , but it was then too late : her vital power was exhausted ; and she actually exhibited one of the very rare instances of dying for love . She was buried in the cathedral of Lichfield ; and ...
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... human nature . Talking to me once himself of his being much distinguished at school , he told me , " They never thought to raise me by comparing me to any one ; they never said Johnson is as good a scholar as such a one ; but such a one ...
... human nature . Talking to me once himself of his being much distinguished at school , he told me , " They never thought to raise me by comparing me to any one ; they never said Johnson is as good a scholar as such a one ; but such a one ...
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... human race ; I'll sing of Chloe's charms divine , Her heavenly voice , and beauteous face . Translation of HORACE . Book II . Ode ix . CLOUDS do not always veil the skies , Nor showers immerse the verdant plain ; Nor do the billows ...
... human race ; I'll sing of Chloe's charms divine , Her heavenly voice , and beauteous face . Translation of HORACE . Book II . Ode ix . CLOUDS do not always veil the skies , Nor showers immerse the verdant plain ; Nor do the billows ...
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... human kind , More false , more cruel , than the seas or wind . " Toil on , dull crowd , " in ecstacies he cries , " For wealth or title , perishable prize ; " While I those transitory blessings scorn , " Secure of praise from ages yet ...
... human kind , More false , more cruel , than the seas or wind . " Toil on , dull crowd , " in ecstacies he cries , " For wealth or title , perishable prize ; " While I those transitory blessings scorn , " Secure of praise from ages yet ...
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