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" I have protracted my work till most of those whom I wished to please have sunk into the grave, and success and miscarriage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure or from praise. "
Johnson: His Characteristics and Aphorisms - Page viii
by James Hay - 1884 - 173 pages
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The London Magazine, Volume 9

1824 - 706 pages
...that might approve, And none are left to please, when none are left to love. Childc Наг. с. 2. I have protracted my work till most of those whom...sunk into the grave, and success and miscarriage are empty sounds : I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope ftom...
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The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 504 pages
...work, were obliged to change its economy, and give their second edition another form, I may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which,...sunk into the grave, and success and miscarriage are empty sounds: I, therefore, dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Miscellaneous pieces

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 504 pages
...work, were obliged to change its economy, and give their second edition another form, I may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which,...have sunk into the grave, and success and miscarriage arc empty sounds : I, therefore, dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 750 pages
...second edition another form, I may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which, it' I could obtain, In this gloom of solitude, what would...sunk into the grave, and success and miscarriage are empty sounds : I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

James Boswell - 1826 - 440 pages
...vigorous and splendid thoughts which so highly distinguish that performance. " I," says he, " may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which...sunk into the grave; and success and miscarriage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure...
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The life of Samuel Johnson. With copious notes by Malone

James Boswell - 1827 - 576 pages
...Excise." The persons to whom he alludes were Mr. John Oldmixon, and George Ducke!, Esq. .fiat. 40. l U735, what would it avail me ? I have protracted my work...sunk into the grave ; and success and miscarriage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ...

James Boswell - 1827 - 622 pages
...persons to whom he alludes were Mr. John Oluiiuxun, and George Ducke!, Esq. THE LIFE OF DR. JOHNSON. rtaintv so far, I got some other articles confirmed...time, made additions under his sanction. His friend, empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure...
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Chambers's Cyclopædia of English Literature: A History ..., Volumes 3-4

Robert Chambers - 1830 - 844 pages
...second edition another form. I may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which if 1 { + i success and mtecarrage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, haviug...
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The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of a tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1831 - 602 pages
...vigorous and splendid thoughts which so highly distinguish that performance. " I (says he) may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which...sunk into the grave ; and success and miscarriage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1831 - 600 pages
...vigorous and splendid thoughts which so highly distinguish that performance. " I (says he) may surely be contented without the praise of perfection, which...sunk into the grave ; and success and miscarriage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure...
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