The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. Murray, 1831 |
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Page 19
... soon grow better . In other respects I have no reason to complain . I know not that I have written any thing more generally commended than the Lives of the Poets ; and have found the world willing enough to caress me , if my health had ...
... soon grow better . In other respects I have no reason to complain . I know not that I have written any thing more generally commended than the Lives of the Poets ; and have found the world willing enough to caress me , if my health had ...
Page 31
... soon as you mount the chaise . " 2. Do not think about frugality ; your health is worth more than it can cost . " 3. Do not continue any day's journey to fatigue . " 4. Take now and then a day's rest . " 5. Get a smart sea - sickness ...
... soon as you mount the chaise . " 2. Do not think about frugality ; your health is worth more than it can cost . " 3. Do not continue any day's journey to fatigue . " 4. Take now and then a day's rest . " 5. Get a smart sea - sickness ...
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... soon with punctuality . You must not expect the other half year at Christmas . money as your needs require ; but save what you can . " You must undoubtedly write a letter of thanks to your benefactor in your own name . I have put ...
... soon with punctuality . You must not expect the other half year at Christmas . money as your needs require ; but save what you can . " You must undoubtedly write a letter of thanks to your benefactor in your own name . I have put ...
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... soon appear a new edition of my Poetical Biography : if you will accept of a copy to keep me in your mind , be pleased to let me know how it may be conveniently conveyed to you . This present is small , but it is given with good - will ...
... soon appear a new edition of my Poetical Biography : if you will accept of a copy to keep me in your mind , be pleased to let me know how it may be conveniently conveyed to you . This present is small , but it is given with good - will ...
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... soon appeared , and favoured me with an invitation to stay to dinner , which I accepted . There was no other company but herself and three of her daughters , Dr. Johnson , and I. She too said [ Even Johnson's mind was not superior to ...
... soon appeared , and favoured me with an invitation to stay to dinner , which I accepted . There was no other company but herself and three of her daughters , Dr. Johnson , and I. She too said [ Even Johnson's mind was not superior to ...
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