The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1934 |
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Page 179
... consider the condition of poor Collins . I knew him a few years ago full of hopes , and full of projects , versed in many languages , high in fancy , and strong in retention . This busy and forcible mind is now under the government of ...
... consider the condition of poor Collins . I knew him a few years ago full of hopes , and full of projects , versed in many languages , high in fancy , and strong in retention . This busy and forcible mind is now under the government of ...
Page 292
... consider by what unjust methods property has been often acquired , and that what was unjustly got it must be unjust to keep , where is the harm in one man's taking the property of another from him ? Besides , Sir , when we consider the ...
... consider by what unjust methods property has been often acquired , and that what was unjustly got it must be unjust to keep , where is the harm in one man's taking the property of another from him ? Besides , Sir , when we consider the ...
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... Consider , Sir , by buying St. Kilda , you may keep the people from falling into worse hands . We must give them a clergy- man , and he shall be one of Beattie's choosing . He shall be educated at Marischal College . I'll be your Lord ...
... Consider , Sir , by buying St. Kilda , you may keep the people from falling into worse hands . We must give them a clergy- man , and he shall be one of Beattie's choosing . He shall be educated at Marischal College . I'll be your Lord ...
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