The Table Talk of Samuel JohnsonW. P. Nimmo, 1868 - 128 pages |
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Samuel Johnson. 0 Oct. 23. EH gt PREFACE . THE Conversational abilities of Dr Johnson were extraordinary . No subject , either trifling or im- portant , could be introduced in his presence , but he would express himself upon it with an ...
Samuel Johnson. 0 Oct. 23. EH gt PREFACE . THE Conversational abilities of Dr Johnson were extraordinary . No subject , either trifling or im- portant , could be introduced in his presence , but he would express himself upon it with an ...
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Samuel Johnson. A man is to have part of his life to himself . If a soldier has fought a good many campaigns , he is ... JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY . Adams , This is a great work , sir . How are you to get all the etymologies ? Johnson , Why ...
Samuel Johnson. A man is to have part of his life to himself . If a soldier has fought a good many campaigns , he is ... JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY . Adams , This is a great work , sir . How are you to get all the etymologies ? Johnson , Why ...
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Samuel Johnson. 120 TABLE TALK OF JOHNSON . JUDGMENT . As a man advances in life he gets what is bet- ter than admiration , -- judgment , to estimate things at their true value . ADMIRATION AND JUDGMENT , Admiration and love are like ...
Samuel Johnson. 120 TABLE TALK OF JOHNSON . JUDGMENT . As a man advances in life he gets what is bet- ter than admiration , -- judgment , to estimate things at their true value . ADMIRATION AND JUDGMENT , Admiration and love are like ...
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