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" Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted... "
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Page 173
by James Boswell - 1826
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The beauties of Samuel Johnson: maxims and observations. To which are now ...

Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 420 pages
...disappointed though I shall conclude it, if less be possiolc, with less ; for I have been long w akemsd from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself...Your Lordship's most humble, " Most obedient servant, " SAMIFEI/JOIINSON." Johnson having now explicitly avowed his opinion of Lord Chestenield, <lid not...
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The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations ...

Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 594 pages
...not be disappointed though I shall conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted...myself with so much exultation, " My Lord, " Your Lordship-s most humble, , " Most obedient servant, " SAMUEL JOHNSON." Johnson having now explicitly...
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The Poetical Works ...: With the Life of the Author

Samuel Johnson - 1805 - 238 pages
...disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long awakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation. My Lord, your's, &c. Isfc. Johnson however acknowledged, to a friend, that he once received ten pounds from...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1806 - 350 pages
...disappointed, though 1 should " ponclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for " I have been long wakened from that dream " of hope, in which I once...exultation, "My LORD, " Your Lordship's most humble " and most obedient servant, " SAMUEL JOHNSON." It is said, upon good authority, that Johnson once...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1806 - 328 pages
...it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which 1 once boasted myself, with so much exultation, - " My Lord, " Your Lordship's most humble, " And most obedient servant, . JOHNSON." Concerning Lord Chesterfield's two papers in T-he World, recommending...
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Characteristic Anecdotes of Men of Learning and Genius: Natives of Great ...

John Watkins - 1808 - 568 pages
...be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with legs ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted...exultation, " My Lord, " Your Lordship's most humble " and most obedient servant, " SAM. JOHNSON." As another proof of his uncommon memory, Johnson repeated...
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Essays, Biographical, Critical, and Historical: Illustrative of ..., Volume 1

Nathan Drake - 1809 - 524 pages
...not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted...humble, " Most obedient servant, " SAM. JOHNSON." With this spirited letter the celebrated Dr. Warburton was highly pleased, and requested Dr. Adams...
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Essays, Biographical, Critical, and Historical Illustrative of the ..., Volume 1

Nathan Drake - 1809 - 520 pages
...not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted...humble, " Most obedient servant, " SAM. JOHNSON." With this spirited letter the celebrated Dr. Warburton was highly pleased, and requested Dr. Adams...
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Works, Volume 1

Samuel Johnson - 1809 - 372 pages
...be disappointed, though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted...exultation, " MY LORD, " your lordship's most humble " and most obedient servant, " SAMUEL JOHNSON." ,. » It were to be wished that the secret had never...
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Rasselas: A Tale

Samuel Johnson - 1809 - 210 pages
...disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be pos~ sible, with less ; for I have been long awakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation. My Lord, your's," &c. &c. Johnson however acknowledged, to a friend, that he once received ten pounds from Lord...
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