Boswell's Life of Johnson: With an Introd. by Chauncey Brewster TinkerOxford University Press, 1934 - 704 pages |
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... respect belonging to office , as among the Romans , where the dress , the toga , inspired reverence . ' JOHNSON . Why , we know very little about the Romans . But , surely , it is much easier to respect a man who has always had respect ...
... respect belonging to office , as among the Romans , where the dress , the toga , inspired reverence . ' JOHNSON . Why , we know very little about the Romans . But , surely , it is much easier to respect a man who has always had respect ...
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... respect of mankind . An officer is much more respected than any other man who has as little money . In a commercial ... respect may be overwhelmed by grossness . A man of learning may be so vicious or so ridiculous that you cannot ...
... respect of mankind . An officer is much more respected than any other man who has as little money . In a commercial ... respect may be overwhelmed by grossness . A man of learning may be so vicious or so ridiculous that you cannot ...
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... respect . " Now , Sir , to talk of respect for a player ! ' ( smiling disdainfully . ) BOSWELL ' There , Sir , you are always heretical : you never will allow merit to a player . ' JOHNSON . ' Merit , Sir ! what merit ? Do you respect a ...
... respect . " Now , Sir , to talk of respect for a player ! ' ( smiling disdainfully . ) BOSWELL ' There , Sir , you are always heretical : you never will allow merit to a player . ' JOHNSON . ' Merit , Sir ! what merit ? Do you respect a ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION BY CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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