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However , I will acknowGoldsmith attempting this evening to ledge that I have a better opinion of him maintain , I suppose from an affectation of now than I once had ; for he has shewn paradox , “ that knowledge was not desirable more ...
However , I will acknowGoldsmith attempting this evening to ledge that I have a better opinion of him maintain , I suppose from an affectation of now than I once had ; for he has shewn paradox , “ that knowledge was not desirable more ...
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“ Since the enable me , if it be thy will , to attain such last Easter I have reformed no evil habit ; knowledge as may qualify me to direct the my time has been unprofitably spent , and doubtful , and instruct the ignorant ...
“ Since the enable me , if it be thy will , to attain such last Easter I have reformed no evil habit ; knowledge as may qualify me to direct the my time has been unprofitably spent , and doubtful , and instruct the ignorant ...
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Greece appears will say to a servant , ' Bring me a bottle . to me to be the fountain of knowledge ; such a wine , which came in such a year ; it Rome of elegance . ” RAMSAY : “ I suppose lies in such a corner of the cellars .
Greece appears will say to a servant , ' Bring me a bottle . to me to be the fountain of knowledge ; such a wine , which came in such a year ; it Rome of elegance . ” RAMSAY : “ I suppose lies in such a corner of the cellars .
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| Title | Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. |
| Author | James Boswell |
| Publisher | H. Washbourne, 1857 |
| Length | 580 pages |
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