The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 42
... less restrained than women . Were a woman sitting in company to put out her legs before her as most men do , we should be tempted to kick them in . " No man was a more attentive and nice observer of behaviour in those in whose company ...
... less restrained than women . Were a woman sitting in company to put out her legs before her as most men do , we should be tempted to kick them in . " No man was a more attentive and nice observer of behaviour in those in whose company ...
Page 52
... less ungracious from that man who had behaved so ill by his original libel , and at the time when he received the reproach he complains of . In the last article all the plaintiffs are equally concerned . It struck me also with some ...
... less ungracious from that man who had behaved so ill by his original libel , and at the time when he received the reproach he complains of . In the last article all the plaintiffs are equally concerned . It struck me also with some ...
Page 53
... less than an offence cognisable by law ; consequently no action . could have been brought here for the words in question . Both laws admit the truth to be a justification in actions for words ; and the law of England does the same in ac ...
... less than an offence cognisable by law ; consequently no action . could have been brought here for the words in question . Both laws admit the truth to be a justification in actions for words ; and the law of England does the same in ac ...
Page 78
... less resentment , or contend who shall hold out longest in stubborn malignity . It is best not to be angry ; and best , in the next place , to be quickly reconciled . May you f His female servant . - MALONE . For this and Dr. Johnson's ...
... less resentment , or contend who shall hold out longest in stubborn malignity . It is best not to be angry ; and best , in the next place , to be quickly reconciled . May you f His female servant . - MALONE . For this and Dr. Johnson's ...
Page 81
... fortunate bargain ; for Foote , though not then fifty - six , died at an inn in Dover in less than a year , Oct. 21st , 1777.— MALONE . VOL . III . G The reverend Dr. Hugh Blair , who had long been ÆTAT . 67. ] 81 DR . JOHNSON .
... fortunate bargain ; for Foote , though not then fifty - six , died at an inn in Dover in less than a year , Oct. 21st , 1777.— MALONE . VOL . III . G The reverend Dr. Hugh Blair , who had long been ÆTAT . 67. ] 81 DR . JOHNSON .
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