“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order, a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published: ...G. Routledge & Company, Farringdon Street, 1857 - 300 pages |
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... give assistance to his friends , and others , in revising their works , and in writing for them , or greatly improving their dedications . In that courtly species of composition no man excelled Dr. Johnson . Though the loftiness of his ...
... give assistance to his friends , and others , in revising their works , and in writing for them , or greatly improving their dedications . In that courtly species of composition no man excelled Dr. Johnson . Though the loftiness of his ...
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... give you at your return . I am afraid we shall find it difficult to keep among us a mind which has been so long feasted with variety . But let us try what esteem and kindness can effect . " As your father's liberality has indulged you ...
... give you at your return . I am afraid we shall find it difficult to keep among us a mind which has been so long feasted with variety . But let us try what esteem and kindness can effect . " As your father's liberality has indulged you ...
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... give a shilling's worth of court for sixpence worth of good . But it you can get a shilling's worth of good for sixpence worth of court , you are a fool if you do not pay court . " He said , " If convents should be allowed at all , they ...
... give a shilling's worth of court for sixpence worth of good . But it you can get a shilling's worth of good for sixpence worth of court , you are a fool if you do not pay court . " He said , " If convents should be allowed at all , they ...
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... give yourself no more concern about a new play , than if you had never had anything to do with the stage . " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , our tastes greatly alter . The lad does not care for the child's rattle , and the old man does not care ...
... give yourself no more concern about a new play , than if you had never had anything to do with the stage . " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , our tastes greatly alter . The lad does not care for the child's rattle , and the old man does not care ...
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... give us . 66 ' If therefore the profession you have chosen has some unexpected inconve niences , console yourself by reflecting that no profession is without them ; and that all the importunities and perplexities of business are ...
... give us . 66 ' If therefore the profession you have chosen has some unexpected inconve niences , console yourself by reflecting that no profession is without them ; and that all the importunities and perplexities of business are ...
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