The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: comprising a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons ...Routledge, 1867 - 526 pages |
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... consider his extraordinary endow- ments , or his various works , has been equalled by few in any age , is an arduous , and may be reckoned in me a presumptuous task . Had Dr. Johnson written his own Life , in con- formity with the ...
... consider his extraordinary endow- ments , or his various works , has been equalled by few in any age , is an arduous , and may be reckoned in me a presumptuous task . Had Dr. Johnson written his own Life , in con- formity with the ...
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... consider as the peculiar value of the Johnson's conversation , which is universally ac- knowledged to have been eminently instructive and entertaining ; and of which the specimens that I have given upon a former occasion * have been ...
... consider as the peculiar value of the Johnson's conversation , which is universally ac- knowledged to have been eminently instructive and entertaining ; and of which the specimens that I have given upon a former occasion * have been ...
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... consider that this delight is perceptible only by " a mind at ease , " a mind at once calm and clear : but that a mind gloomy and im- petuous like that of Johnson , cannot be fixed for any length of time in minute attention , and must ...
... consider that this delight is perceptible only by " a mind at ease , " a mind at once calm and clear : but that a mind gloomy and im- petuous like that of Johnson , cannot be fixed for any length of time in minute attention , and must ...
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... Consider other dangers of the night ; When brickbats are from upper stories thrown , And emptied chamberpots come pouring down From garret windows . " - BOSWELL . lady at once corrected this with good critical sagacity , to " Tho ' much ...
... Consider other dangers of the night ; When brickbats are from upper stories thrown , And emptied chamberpots come pouring down From garret windows . " - BOSWELL . lady at once corrected this with good critical sagacity , to " Tho ' much ...
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... consider this address , if it be agreeable to you , as one of the rewards of merit ; and if otherwise , as one of the inconveniences of eminence . " However you shall receive it , my design cannot be disappointed , because this public ...
... consider this address , if it be agreeable to you , as one of the rewards of merit ; and if otherwise , as one of the inconveniences of eminence . " However you shall receive it , my design cannot be disappointed , because this public ...
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