The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1925 |
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... hope he will shew that the benefit has been properly conferred , both by his proficiency and his gratitude . At least I shall consider you as enlarging your kindness to , Sir , " May 31 , 1784. " " Your humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON ...
... hope he will shew that the benefit has been properly conferred , both by his proficiency and his gratitude . At least I shall consider you as enlarging your kindness to , Sir , " May 31 , 1784. " " Your humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON ...
Page 528
... hope that the next part of life will be free from the pains , and anxieties , and sorrows , which we have already felt . We are for wise purposes " Condemn'd to Hope's delusive mine , " as Johnson finely says ; and I may also quote the ...
... hope that the next part of life will be free from the pains , and anxieties , and sorrows , which we have already felt . We are for wise purposes " Condemn'd to Hope's delusive mine , " as Johnson finely says ; and I may also quote the ...
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... hope still to keep my station , till God shall bid me Go in peace . " To MR . HOOLE . Ashbourne , Aug. 7. " Since I ... hope Mrs. Hoole receives more help from her migration . Make her my compliments , and write again to , dear Sir ...
... hope still to keep my station , till God shall bid me Go in peace . " To MR . HOOLE . Ashbourne , Aug. 7. " Since I ... hope Mrs. Hoole receives more help from her migration . Make her my compliments , and write again to , dear Sir ...
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