“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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... things which have pleased us ; whether it be that we are fatigued and don't choose to carry so many things any farther , or that we find other things which we like better . " BOSWELL : " But , Sir , why don't you give us something in ...
... things which have pleased us ; whether it be that we are fatigued and don't choose to carry so many things any farther , or that we find other things which we like better . " BOSWELL : " But , Sir , why don't you give us something in ...
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... thing of us . However , I will tell you that THE CLUB subsists ; but we have the loss of Burke's company since he has been engaged in public business , in which he has gained more repu- tation than perhaps any man at his [ first ] ...
... thing of us . However , I will tell you that THE CLUB subsists ; but we have the loss of Burke's company since he has been engaged in public business , in which he has gained more repu- tation than perhaps any man at his [ first ] ...
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... thing than of being able to improve our acquaintance to friendship . Many a time have I placed myself again at Langton , and ... things which distinguish domestic characters are soon forgotten : if you delay to inquire , you will have no ...
... thing than of being able to improve our acquaintance to friendship . Many a time have I placed myself again at Langton , and ... things which distinguish domestic characters are soon forgotten : if you delay to inquire , you will have no ...
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... thing he had . He had no land , except the two or three small fields which I have said he rented ; and , instead of gaining anything by their produce , I have reason to think he lost by them ; however , they furnished him with no ...
... thing he had . He had no land , except the two or three small fields which I have said he rented ; and , instead of gaining anything by their produce , I have reason to think he lost by them ; however , they furnished him with no ...
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... 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 kings than they deserved , he ...
... 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 kings than they deserved , he ...
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