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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... things he saith , are always of some value . And other ancient authors have the same phrase , nearly in the same sense . ' " Of one thing I am certain , that considering how highly the small portion which we have of the table - talk and ...
... things he saith , are always of some value . And other ancient authors have the same phrase , nearly in the same sense . ' " Of one thing I am certain , that considering how highly the small portion which we have of the table - talk and ...
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... thing ; but , if you think there is a probability of obtaining the favour asked , I am sure your humanity , and propensity to relieve merit in distress , will incline you to serve the poor man , without my adding any more to the trouble ...
... thing ; but , if you think there is a probability of obtaining the favour asked , I am sure your humanity , and propensity to relieve merit in distress , will incline you to serve the poor man , without my adding any more to the trouble ...
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... things , Garrick repeated an Epi- taph upon this Phillips , by a Dr. Wilkes , in these words : supposed ; and that he ... thing that is omitted . I should be very glad to have something of the Duke of Newcastle's speech , which would be ...
... things , Garrick repeated an Epi- taph upon this Phillips , by a Dr. Wilkes , in these words : supposed ; and that he ... thing that is omitted . I should be very glad to have something of the Duke of Newcastle's speech , which would be ...
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... thing to be written about is our historical design . • Mr. Astle was Keeper of the Records of the Tower and otherwise well known in the literary world . esteem it a great happiness to be able to serve 32 [ 1741 . BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... thing to be written about is our historical design . • Mr. Astle was Keeper of the Records of the Tower and otherwise well known in the literary world . esteem it a great happiness to be able to serve 32 [ 1741 . BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... thing of his or relating to him . " I thought my letter would be long , but now it is ended ; and , I am , Sir , yours , & c . , SAM . JOHNSON . " " The boy found me writing this almost in the dark , when I could not quite easily read ...
... thing of his or relating to him . " I thought my letter would be long , but now it is ended ; and , I am , Sir , yours , & c . , SAM . JOHNSON . " " The boy found me writing this almost in the dark , when I could not quite easily read ...
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