The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... friendship between Charles Townshend and Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , " It is commonly a weak man who marries for love . " We then talked of marrying women of 2 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
... friendship between Charles Townshend and Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , " It is commonly a weak man who marries for love . " We then talked of marrying women of 2 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
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... instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to pro- duce quite unexpectedly in a very ...
... instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to pro- duce quite unexpectedly in a very ...
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... instances in an age . There is a strange rout made about deep play ; whereas you have many more people ruined by adventurous trade , and yet we do not hear such an outcry against it . " THRALE . " There may be few people absolutely ...
... instances in an age . There is a strange rout made about deep play ; whereas you have many more people ruined by adventurous trade , and yet we do not hear such an outcry against it . " THRALE . " There may be few people absolutely ...
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... instances of ladies being ruined , by having in- judiciously sunk their fortunes for high annuities , which , after a few years , ceased to be paid , in consequence of the ruined circumstances of the borrower . " Mrs. Williams was very ...
... instances of ladies being ruined , by having in- judiciously sunk their fortunes for high annuities , which , after a few years , ceased to be paid , in consequence of the ruined circumstances of the borrower . " Mrs. Williams was very ...
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... instance of partiality . " He mentioned what had passed upon the subject of the Monthly and Critical Reviews , in the conversation with which his majesty had honoured him . He expatiated a little more on them this evening . " The ...
... instance of partiality . " He mentioned what had passed upon the subject of the Monthly and Critical Reviews , in the conversation with which his majesty had honoured him . He expatiated a little more on them this evening . " The ...
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