Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D |
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Page 178
His general mode of life , during my acquaint“ He detested the idea of governing by par- ance , seemed to be pretty uniform . About twelve liamentary corruption , and asserted most stren- o'clock I commonly visited him , and frequently ...
His general mode of life , during my acquaint“ He detested the idea of governing by par- ance , seemed to be pretty uniform . About twelve liamentary corruption , and asserted most stren- o'clock I commonly visited him , and frequently ...
Page 496
This seemed to be attentive and kind ; other . Besides , Sir , a man may prefer the state and I who had not been informed of any change , of the country - gentleman upon the whole , and imagined all to be as well as formerly .
This seemed to be attentive and kind ; other . Besides , Sir , a man may prefer the state and I who had not been informed of any change , of the country - gentleman upon the whole , and imagined all to be as well as formerly .
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LXXXIV . greatest importance ' : he also explained to nation , strengthened in faith , and joyful in him passages in the scripture , and seemed to hope . " have pleasure in talking upon religious subjects . A few days before his death ...
LXXXIV . greatest importance ' : he also explained to nation , strengthened in faith , and joyful in him passages in the scripture , and seemed to hope . " have pleasure in talking upon religious subjects . A few days before his death ...
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