Life of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D.J.M.Dent, 1927 |
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... mind is subject to the same imperfection . The passions are the great movers of human actions ; but they are mixed with such impurities , that it is necessary they should be purged or refined by means of terrour and pity . For instance ...
... mind is subject to the same imperfection . The passions are the great movers of human actions ; but they are mixed with such impurities , that it is necessary they should be purged or refined by means of terrour and pity . For instance ...
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... minds ; but that the experience of mankind had declared in favour of moderate drinking . JOHNSON . " Sir , I do not say it is wrong to produce self- complacency by drinking ; I only deny that it improves the mind . When I drank wine , I ...
... minds ; but that the experience of mankind had declared in favour of moderate drinking . JOHNSON . " Sir , I do not say it is wrong to produce self- complacency by drinking ; I only deny that it improves the mind . When I drank wine , I ...
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... mind , very near to madness , which I hope He that made me will suffer to extenuate many faults , and excuse many deficien- cies . " 1 But we find his devotions in this year eminently fervent ; and we are comforted by observing ...
... mind , very near to madness , which I hope He that made me will suffer to extenuate many faults , and excuse many deficien- cies . " 1 But we find his devotions in this year eminently fervent ; and we are comforted by observing ...
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... mind . * * * * " I had sagacity enough to divine that you wrote his speech to the Recorder , before sentence was pronounced . I am glad you have written so much for him ; and I hope to be favoured with an exact list of the several ...
... mind . * * * * " I had sagacity enough to divine that you wrote his speech to the Recorder , before sentence was pronounced . I am glad you have written so much for him ; and I hope to be favoured with an exact list of the several ...
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... mind . I wish I could gather currants in your garden . Now fit up a little study , and have your books ready at hand ; do not spare a little money , to make your habitation pleasing to yourself . " I have dined lately with poor dear I ...
... mind . I wish I could gather currants in your garden . Now fit up a little study , and have your books ready at hand ; do not spare a little money , to make your habitation pleasing to yourself . " I have dined lately with poor dear I ...
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