Boswell's Life of Johnson: With an Introd. by Chauncey Brewster TinkerOxford University Press, 1934 - 704 pages |
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... pleasure must be regulated by propriety . Pleasure , which cannot be obtained but by un- seasonable or unsuitable expence , must always end in pain ; and pleasure , which must be enjoyed at the expence of another's pain , can never be ...
... pleasure must be regulated by propriety . Pleasure , which cannot be obtained but by un- seasonable or unsuitable expence , must always end in pain ; and pleasure , which must be enjoyed at the expence of another's pain , can never be ...
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... pleasure , to be sure ; but I do not say a diminution of happiness . There is more happiness in being rational . ' BOSWELL . ' But if we could have pleasure always , should not we be happy ? The greatest part of men would compound for ...
... pleasure , to be sure ; but I do not say a diminution of happiness . There is more happiness in being rational . ' BOSWELL . ' But if we could have pleasure always , should not we be happy ? The greatest part of men would compound for ...
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... PLEASURE 291 They would wish to have an intimate friend , with whom they might compare minds , and cherish private ... pleasure ! ' - ' Is not harmless pleasure very tame ? ' JOHNSON . ' Nay , Sir , harmless pleasure is the highest ...
... PLEASURE 291 They would wish to have an intimate friend , with whom they might compare minds , and cherish private ... pleasure ! ' - ' Is not harmless pleasure very tame ? ' JOHNSON . ' Nay , Sir , harmless pleasure is the highest ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION BY CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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