Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D1952 |
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... present ; but did not step forth in defence of that species of writing . He probably did not like to trust him- self with JOHNSON ! 1 Johnson observed , that the force of our early habits was so great , that though reason ap- proved ...
... present ; but did not step forth in defence of that species of writing . He probably did not like to trust him- self with JOHNSON ! 1 Johnson observed , that the force of our early habits was so great , that though reason ap- proved ...
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... present age , in- sisting that they were more faithful to their hus- bands , and more virtuous in every respect , than in former times , because their understandings were better cultivated . It was an undoubted proof of his good sense ...
... present age , in- sisting that they were more faithful to their hus- bands , and more virtuous in every respect , than in former times , because their understandings were better cultivated . It was an undoubted proof of his good sense ...
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... present pleasures and present pains must be felt . I lately read Rasselas over again with great satisfaction . Since you are desirous to hear about Mac- quarry's sale I shall inform you particularly.The gentleman who purchased Ulva is ...
... present pleasures and present pains must be felt . I lately read Rasselas over again with great satisfaction . Since you are desirous to hear about Mac- quarry's sale I shall inform you particularly.The gentleman who purchased Ulva is ...
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