Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D.1952 |
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... perhaps , spend their time in laud- able pursuits ; but the greater part would prey upon the quiet of each other , or , in the want of other objects , would prey upon themselves . This , however , is our condition , which we must ...
... perhaps , spend their time in laud- able pursuits ; but the greater part would prey upon the quiet of each other , or , in the want of other objects , would prey upon themselves . This , however , is our condition , which we must ...
Page 213
... perhaps , Sir , not one sentence of wit in a whole Dedication . " JOHN- SON . " Perhaps not , Sir . " BosWELL . " What then is the reason for applying to a particular person to do that which any one may do as well ? " JOHNSON . " Why ...
... perhaps , Sir , not one sentence of wit in a whole Dedication . " JOHN- SON . " Perhaps not , Sir . " BosWELL . " What then is the reason for applying to a particular person to do that which any one may do as well ? " JOHNSON . " Why ...
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... perhaps , every man has not had opportunity of knowing ; and which those who know it , do not , perhaps , always dis- tinctly consider . I am , & c . March 12 , 1776 SAM . JOHNSON1 Having arrived in London late on Friday , the 15th of ...
... perhaps , every man has not had opportunity of knowing ; and which those who know it , do not , perhaps , always dis- tinctly consider . I am , & c . March 12 , 1776 SAM . JOHNSON1 Having arrived in London late on Friday , the 15th of ...
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