The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Macmillan, 1912 |
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Page 7
... give much instruc- tion or delight , and why most accounts of particular persons are barren and useless . If a life be delayed till interest and envy are at an end , we may hope for impartiality , but must expect little intelligence ...
... give much instruc- tion or delight , and why most accounts of particular persons are barren and useless . If a life be delayed till interest and envy are at an end , we may hope for impartiality , but must expect little intelligence ...
Page 15
... give credit ; carried him to London , where he was actually touched by Queen Anne.3 Mrs. Johnson indeed , as Mr. 1 Prayers and Meditations , p . 27. B. 2 Speaking himself of the imperfection of one of his eyes , he said to Dr. Burney ...
... give credit ; carried him to London , where he was actually touched by Queen Anne.3 Mrs. Johnson indeed , as Mr. 1 Prayers and Meditations , p . 27. B. 2 Speaking himself of the imperfection of one of his eyes , he said to Dr. Burney ...
Page 25
... give the generous pain , the worthless joy : With his own form acquaint the forward fool , Shewn in the faithful glass of ridicule ; Teach mimic censure her own faults to find . No more let coquettes to themselves be blind , So shall ...
... give the generous pain , the worthless joy : With his own form acquaint the forward fool , Shewn in the faithful glass of ridicule ; Teach mimic censure her own faults to find . No more let coquettes to themselves be blind , So shall ...
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... give despair or joy , Bless with a smile , or with a frown destroy ; In whose fair cheeks destructive Cupids wait , And with unerring shafts distribute fate ; Whose snowy breasts , whose animated eyes , Each youth admires , though each ...
... give despair or joy , Bless with a smile , or with a frown destroy ; In whose fair cheeks destructive Cupids wait , And with unerring shafts distribute fate ; Whose snowy breasts , whose animated eyes , Each youth admires , though each ...
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... give my readers some specimens of different kinds , dis- tinguishing them by the italic character . " Nor think to say here will I stop , Here will I fix the limits of transgression , Nor farther tempt the avenging rage of heaven . When ...
... give my readers some specimens of different kinds , dis- tinguishing them by the italic character . " Nor think to say here will I stop , Here will I fix the limits of transgression , Nor farther tempt the avenging rage of heaven . When ...
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