The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 118
... wine having been substituted for time . That errour probably was a mistake in the transcript of Johnson's original letter , his handwriting being often very difficult to read . The other deviation in the beginning of the line ( virtue ...
... wine having been substituted for time . That errour probably was a mistake in the transcript of Johnson's original letter , his handwriting being often very difficult to read . The other deviation in the beginning of the line ( virtue ...
Page 152
... wine , you are never sure . " I said , drinking wine was a pleasure which I was unwilling to give up . Why , sir , " said he , " there is no doubt that not to drink wine is a great deduction from life ; but it may be necessary . " He ...
... wine , you are never sure . " I said , drinking wine was a pleasure which I was unwilling to give up . Why , sir , " said he , " there is no doubt that not to drink wine is a great deduction from life ; but it may be necessary . " He ...
Page 153
... wine to make him drunk ? " I answered , " a great deal either of wine or strong punch . " - " Then , " said he , " that is the worse . " I presume to illustrate my friend's observa- " " tion thus : a fortress which soon surrenders has ...
... wine to make him drunk ? " I answered , " a great deal either of wine or strong punch . " - " Then , " said he , " that is the worse . " I presume to illustrate my friend's observa- " " tion thus : a fortress which soon surrenders has ...
Page 213
... wine . It would be my business cavere ne quid detrimenti respublica caperet ; ' and wine is dangerous . Rome was ruined by luxury , " ( smiling . ) E. " If you allow no wine as dictator , you shall not have me for your master of horse ...
... wine . It would be my business cavere ne quid detrimenti respublica caperet ; ' and wine is dangerous . Rome was ruined by luxury , " ( smiling . ) E. " If you allow no wine as dictator , you shall not have me for your master of horse ...
Page 217
... wine , and therefore curious to hear whatever is remarkable concerning drinking . There can be no doubt that some men can drink , without suffering any injury , such a quantity as to others appears incredible . It is but fair to add ...
... wine , and therefore curious to hear whatever is remarkable concerning drinking . There can be no doubt that some men can drink , without suffering any injury , such a quantity as to others appears incredible . It is but fair to add ...
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