The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.W. P. Ninno, Hay & Mitchell, 1890 - 562 pages |
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... consider the difficulties under which he laboured and thought . If he was a Hercules , he was a Hercules in fetters . He was hampered both by a diseased body and by a clouded mind . Hereditary disease , aggravated by years of Grub ...
... consider the difficulties under which he laboured and thought . If he was a Hercules , he was a Hercules in fetters . He was hampered both by a diseased body and by a clouded mind . Hereditary disease , aggravated by years of Grub ...
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... respect to be paid to knowledge , to virtue , and to truth . ' [ Rambler , No. 60. ] What I consider as the peculiar value of the Pope . anything , however slight , which my illustrious friend thought 2 THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON .
... respect to be paid to knowledge , to virtue , and to truth . ' [ Rambler , No. 60. ] What I consider as the peculiar value of the Pope . anything , however slight , which my illustrious friend thought 2 THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON .
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... consider that this delight is perceptible only by ' a mind at ease , ' a mind at once calm and clear : but that a mind gloomy and impe- tuous like that of Johnson , cannot be fixed for any length of time in minute attention , and must ...
... consider that this delight is perceptible only by ' a mind at ease , ' a mind at once calm and clear : but that a mind gloomy and impe- tuous like that of Johnson , cannot be fixed for any length of time in minute attention , and must ...
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... consider this address , if it be agreeable to you , as one of the rewards of merit ; and if other- wise , as one of the inconveniences of eminence . ' However you shall receive it , my design cannot be disappointed , because this public ...
... consider this address , if it be agreeable to you , as one of the rewards of merit ; and if other- wise , as one of the inconveniences of eminence . ' However you shall receive it , my design cannot be disappointed , because this public ...
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... consider- able degree of success . Yet , on the other hand , to the companion of Johnson ( who , through whatever medium he was conveyed into this world , be it ever so doubtful ' to whom related , or by whom be- got , ' - was ...
... consider- able degree of success . Yet , on the other hand , to the companion of Johnson ( who , through whatever medium he was conveyed into this world , be it ever so doubtful ' to whom related , or by whom be- got , ' - was ...
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