Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.H. Washbourne, 1857 - 580 pages |
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Page 132
... consider only such studies as we are at liberty to pursue or to neglect ; and of these I know not how you will make a better choice , than by studying the civil law as your father advises , and the ancient languages as you had ...
... consider only such studies as we are at liberty to pursue or to neglect ; and of these I know not how you will make a better choice , than by studying the civil law as your father advises , and the ancient languages as you had ...
Page 340
... consider such indif . ference as a failure of reason , a morbidness of mind ; for happiness should be cultivated as much as we can , and the objects which are instrumental to it should be steadily consi- dered as of importance , with a ...
... consider such indif . ference as a failure of reason , a morbidness of mind ; for happiness should be cultivated as much as we can , and the objects which are instrumental to it should be steadily consi- dered as of importance , with a ...
Page 500
... consider my- self as obliged by any favourable notice which they shall have the honour of receiv- ing from you . I am , Sir , " Your most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " London , May 31 , 1783. " The following is another instance ...
... consider my- self as obliged by any favourable notice which they shall have the honour of receiv- ing from you . I am , Sir , " Your most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " London , May 31 , 1783. " The following is another instance ...
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