The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1925 |
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Page 336
... King , ) that is the publick library . " His Majesty enquired if he was then writing any thing . He answered , he was not , for he had pretty well told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The King , as ...
... King , ) that is the publick library . " His Majesty enquired if he was then writing any thing . He answered , he was not , for he had pretty well told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The King , as ...
Page 337
... King ) , they seldom do these things by halves . " " No , Sir , ( answered Johnson , ) not to Kings . " But fearing to be misunderstood , he proceeded to explain himself ; and immediately subjoined , " That for those who spoke worse of ...
... King ) , they seldom do these things by halves . " " No , Sir , ( answered Johnson , ) not to Kings . " But fearing to be misunderstood , he proceeded to explain himself ; and immediately subjoined , " That for those who spoke worse of ...
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... King to agree that the Judges should hold their places for life , instead of losing them at the accession of a new King . Lord Bute , I suppose , thought to make the King popular by this concession ; but the people never minded it ; and ...
... King to agree that the Judges should hold their places for life , instead of losing them at the accession of a new King . Lord Bute , I suppose , thought to make the King popular by this concession ; but the people never minded it ; and ...
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