Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D1952 |
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Page 49
... Language , was announced to the world , by the publication of its Plan or Prospectus . How long this immense undertaking had been the object of his contemplation , I do not know . I once asked him by what means he had at- tained to that ...
... Language , was announced to the world , by the publication of its Plan or Prospectus . How long this immense undertaking had been the object of his contemplation , I do not know . I once asked him by what means he had at- tained to that ...
Page 89
... languages , to be fur- ther informed of the revolution of a people so ancient , and once so illustrious . What relation there is between the Welch and Irish language , or between the language of Ire- land and that of Biscay , deserves ...
... languages , to be fur- ther informed of the revolution of a people so ancient , and once so illustrious . What relation there is between the Welch and Irish language , or between the language of Ire- land and that of Biscay , deserves ...
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... language . If obedience to the will of God be necessary to happiness , and knowledge of his will be necessary to obedience , I know not how he that with - holds this knowl- edge , or delays it , can be said to love his neigh- bour as ...
... language . If obedience to the will of God be necessary to happiness , and knowledge of his will be necessary to obedience , I know not how he that with - holds this knowl- edge , or delays it , can be said to love his neigh- bour as ...
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