The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3National ilustrated library, 1859 |
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... suppose , the ministry . ) It may be observed that he used the epithet scoundrel very commonly - not quite in the sense in which VOL . III . B it is generally understood , but as a strong term. JOHNSON PUTTING HIS BOOKS IN ORDER .
... suppose , the ministry . ) It may be observed that he used the epithet scoundrel very commonly - not quite in the sense in which VOL . III . B it is generally understood , but as a strong term. JOHNSON PUTTING HIS BOOKS IN ORDER .
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... suppose , had not pressed upon his elevation with so much eagerness as the gentleman who complained of him . Dr. Johnson's remark as to the jealousy entertained of our friends who rise far above us , is certainly very just . By this was ...
... suppose , had not pressed upon his elevation with so much eagerness as the gentleman who complained of him . Dr. Johnson's remark as to the jealousy entertained of our friends who rise far above us , is certainly very just . By this was ...
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... Suppose a man has a daughter , who he knows has been seduced , but her misfortune is concealed from the world ; should he keep her in his house ? Would he not , by doing so , be accessary to imposition ? And , perhaps , a worthy ...
... Suppose a man has a daughter , who he knows has been seduced , but her misfortune is concealed from the world ; should he keep her in his house ? Would he not , by doing so , be accessary to imposition ? And , perhaps , a worthy ...
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... suppose that he told his story in his own way , and it is certain that he was not ' a very sturdy moralist . ' " This explanation appears to me very satisfactory . It is , however , to be observed that the story told by Johnson does not ...
... suppose that he told his story in his own way , and it is certain that he was not ' a very sturdy moralist . ' " This explanation appears to me very satisfactory . It is , however , to be observed that the story told by Johnson does not ...
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... suppose to be learnt from sa vages ? Only consider , Sir , our own state . Our religion is in a book ; we have an order of men whose duty it is to teach it ; we have one day in the week set apart for it , and this is in general pretty ...
... suppose to be learnt from sa vages ? Only consider , Sir , our own state . Our religion is in a book ; we have an order of men whose duty it is to teach it ; we have one day in the week set apart for it , and this is in general pretty ...
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