The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 - Authors, English |
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... mean what he said . ' JOHNSON . 6 Nay , sir , if he lied , it is a different thing . ' Colman slily said , ( but it is believed Dr. Johnson did not hear him , ) f Probably The Sisters , a comedy performed one night only , at Covent ...
... mean what he said . ' JOHNSON . 6 Nay , sir , if he lied , it is a different thing . ' Colman slily said , ( but it is believed Dr. Johnson did not hear him , ) f Probably The Sisters , a comedy performed one night only , at Covent ...
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... want of commerce , their means of getting a livelihood more difficult ; therefore the supporting them was an act of great benevolence : now that the poor can find maintenance for themselves , and ÆTAT . 71. ] 13 DR . JOHNSON .
... want of commerce , their means of getting a livelihood more difficult ; therefore the supporting them was an act of great benevolence : now that the poor can find maintenance for themselves , and ÆTAT . 71. ] 13 DR . JOHNSON .
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... means deficient in literature , having discovered less acquaintance with one of the clas- sicks than Johnson expected , when the gentleman left the room , he observed , ' You see , now , how little any body reads . ' Mr. Langton ...
... means deficient in literature , having discovered less acquaintance with one of the clas- sicks than Johnson expected , when the gentleman left the room , he observed , ' You see , now , how little any body reads . ' Mr. Langton ...
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... mean , both from his own writings , and from the writings of those who dissented from his principles , or who envied his reputation . But , as to favours , he had never received or asked any from the bishop of Gloucester ; and , if my ...
... mean , both from his own writings , and from the writings of those who dissented from his principles , or who envied his reputation . But , as to favours , he had never received or asked any from the bishop of Gloucester ; and , if my ...
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... mean to deceive . When he thought there was intentional falsehood in the relater , his expression was , " He lies , and he knows he lies . " Speaking of Pope's not having been known to excel in conversation , Johnson observes , that ...
... mean to deceive . When he thought there was intentional falsehood in the relater , his expression was , " He lies , and he knows he lies . " Speaking of Pope's not having been known to excel in conversation , Johnson observes , that ...
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