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condition of humanity ( as Mr. Windham , of BoswELL . “ Is there no hope of a change to the Norfolk , once observed to me , after having made better ? ” JOHNSON . “ Why , yes , Sir , when we are an admirable speech in the House of Com- ...
condition of humanity ( as Mr. Windham , of BoswELL . “ Is there no hope of a change to the Norfolk , once observed to me , after having made better ? ” JOHNSON . “ Why , yes , Sir , when we are an admirable speech in the House of Com- ...
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But such instances , though we versation was , perhaps , more admirable than must wonder at them , are not rare . If I am even his writings , however excellent . Mr. Wilkes rightly informed , after a careful enquiry , they has , however ...
But such instances , though we versation was , perhaps , more admirable than must wonder at them , are not rare . If I am even his writings , however excellent . Mr. Wilkes rightly informed , after a careful enquiry , they has , however ...
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To SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS as another relick of the admirable Dr. Johnson . DEAR SIR , It was not before yesterday that I But finding nothing better to his purpose , he received your splendid benefaction . To a hand cut some bristles off ...
To SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS as another relick of the admirable Dr. Johnson . DEAR SIR , It was not before yesterday that I But finding nothing better to his purpose , he received your splendid benefaction . To a hand cut some bristles off ...
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| Title | Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D |
| Author | JAMES BOSWELL |
| Published | 1952 |
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