The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 7J. Murray, 1839 |
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... sure ; but I do not say a diminution of happiness . There is more happiness in being rational . " BOSWELL . " But if we could have pleasure always , should not we be happy ? The greatest part of men would compound for plea- sure ...
... sure ; but I do not say a diminution of happiness . There is more happiness in being rational . " BOSWELL . " But if we could have pleasure always , should not we be happy ? The greatest part of men would compound for plea- sure ...
Page 139
... sure of salvation . A man cannot be sure himself that he has divine intimation of ac- ceptance : much less can he make others sure that he has it . " BOSWELL . " Then , Sir , we must be contented to acknowledge that death is a terrible ...
... sure of salvation . A man cannot be sure himself that he has divine intimation of ac- ceptance : much less can he make others sure that he has it . " BOSWELL . " Then , Sir , we must be contented to acknowledge that death is a terrible ...
Page 176
... sure he has been at Richmond ; he is sure he is six feet high ; but he cannot be sure he is wise , or that he has any other excellence . Then , all censure of a man's self is oblique praise . It is in order to show how much he can spare ...
... sure he has been at Richmond ; he is sure he is six feet high ; but he cannot be sure he is wise , or that he has any other excellence . Then , all censure of a man's self is oblique praise . It is in order to show how much he can spare ...
Contents
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CHAPTER II | 49 |
Literature Old Age Unius Lacertæ Potters | 82 |
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