Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D.1952 |
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... character , that of Ranger . JOHNSON . " No , Sir ; Ranger is just a rake , a mere rake , and a lively young fel- low , but no character . " The great Douglas Cause was at this time a very general subject of discussion . I found he had ...
... character , that of Ranger . JOHNSON . " No , Sir ; Ranger is just a rake , a mere rake , and a lively young fel- low , but no character . " The great Douglas Cause was at this time a very general subject of discussion . I found he had ...
Page 244
... character of one , who , if he did employ his pen upon poli- tics , " It might reasonably be expected should distinguish himself , not by party violence and rancour , but by moderation and by wisdom . " It concluded thus : - " I would ...
... character of one , who , if he did employ his pen upon poli- tics , " It might reasonably be expected should distinguish himself , not by party violence and rancour , but by moderation and by wisdom . " It concluded thus : - " I would ...
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... character of a soldier is high . They who stand forth the foremost in danger , for the community , have the respect of man- kind . An officer is much more respected than any other man who has as little money . In a commercial country ...
... character of a soldier is high . They who stand forth the foremost in danger , for the community , have the respect of man- kind . An officer is much more respected than any other man who has as little money . In a commercial country ...
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