The Personal History of Samuel JohnsonLongman, 1971 - 364 pages |
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... to teach in this world and theirs to learn ' , so great were his powers that this was rarely resented . As William Cooke wrote of him , ' his friends generally flattered him with the most profound attention - yet surely 80 1709-1755.
... to teach in this world and theirs to learn ' , so great were his powers that this was rarely resented . As William Cooke wrote of him , ' his friends generally flattered him with the most profound attention - yet surely 80 1709-1755.
Page 157
... powers as a disputant , and invariably succeeded in putting Johnson on his mettle . " That fellow calls forth all my powers , ' Johnson admitted one day when he was feeling ill and not up to the effort of heated argument . ' Were I to ...
... powers as a disputant , and invariably succeeded in putting Johnson on his mettle . " That fellow calls forth all my powers , ' Johnson admitted one day when he was feeling ill and not up to the effort of heated argument . ' Were I to ...
Page 159
... power of words , and a very gay imagination ; but there is no disputing with him . He will not hear you , and having a louder voice than you , must roar you down . ' His powers of invective were wonderfully developed ; he was a match ...
... power of words , and a very gay imagination ; but there is no disputing with him . He will not hear you , and having a louder voice than you , must roar you down . ' His powers of invective were wonderfully developed ; he was a match ...
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