The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Derby, 1826 |
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Page 46
... knowledge . His acquaintance with books was great , and what he did not immediately know , he could , at least , tell where to find . Such was his ampli- tude of learning , and such his copiousness of communica- tion , that it may be ...
... knowledge . His acquaintance with books was great , and what he did not immediately know , he could , at least , tell where to find . Such was his ampli- tude of learning , and such his copiousness of communica- tion , that it may be ...
Page 49
... knowledge of literature ; and he even obtained the assistance of his pen in furnishing some numbers of a periodical essay printed in the newspaper , of which Warren was proprietor . After very diligent inquiry , I have not been able to ...
... knowledge of literature ; and he even obtained the assistance of his pen in furnishing some numbers of a periodical essay printed in the newspaper , of which Warren was proprietor . After very diligent inquiry , I have not been able to ...
Page 60
... knowledge ; and it could not be expected that his impatience would be subdued , and his impetuosity restrained , so as to fit him for a quiet guide to novices . The art of communicating instruction , of what- ever kind , is much to be ...
... knowledge ; and it could not be expected that his impatience would be subdued , and his impetuosity restrained , so as to fit him for a quiet guide to novices . The art of communicating instruction , of what- ever kind , is much to be ...
Page 63
... knowledge is of little use . This is necessary in Latin , and more necessary in English ; and can only be acquired by a daily imitation of the best and correctest authors . SAM . JOHNSON . While Johnson kept his academy , there can be ...
... knowledge is of little use . This is necessary in Latin , and more necessary in English ; and can only be acquired by a daily imitation of the best and correctest authors . SAM . JOHNSON . While Johnson kept his academy , there can be ...
Page 67
... knowledge of the world , fresh from life , not strained through books . He borrowed a horse and ten pounds at Birmingham . Finding himself master of so much money , he set off for West Chester , in order to get to Ireland . He returned ...
... knowledge of the world , fresh from life , not strained through books . He borrowed a horse and ten pounds at Birmingham . Finding himself master of so much money , he set off for West Chester , in order to get to Ireland . He returned ...
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