The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 |
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Page 217
... suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson . The quantities which he drank of it at all hours were so great , that his nerves must have been uncommonly strong , not to have been ...
... suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson . The quantities which he drank of it at all hours were so great , that his nerves must have been uncommonly strong , not to have been ...
Page 252
... suppose you told her of my opinion , and likewise suppose it was not followed ; however , I still believe it to be right . ' Let me hear from you again , wherever you are , or whatever you are doing ; whether you wander or sit still ...
... suppose you told her of my opinion , and likewise suppose it was not followed ; however , I still believe it to be right . ' Let me hear from you again , wherever you are , or whatever you are doing ; whether you wander or sit still ...
Page 317
... Suppose a shoemaker should claim an equality with him , as he does with a Lord : how he would stare . " Why , Sir , do you stare ? ( says the shoe- maker , ) I do great service to society . ' Tis true , I am paid for doing it ; but so ...
... Suppose a shoemaker should claim an equality with him , as he does with a Lord : how he would stare . " Why , Sir , do you stare ? ( says the shoe- maker , ) I do great service to society . ' Tis true , I am paid for doing it ; but so ...
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