The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1934 |
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... knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages an essential requisite to a good education . JOHNSON . " Most certainly ... knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being , whose mind is not debauched , will be willing to ...
... knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages an essential requisite to a good education . JOHNSON . " Most certainly ... knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being , whose mind is not debauched , will be willing to ...
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... knowledge as may qualify me to direct the doubtful , and instruct the ignorant ; to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions ; and grant that I may use that knowledge which I shall attain , to thy glory and my own salvation , for JESUS ...
... knowledge as may qualify me to direct the doubtful , and instruct the ignorant ; to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions ; and grant that I may use that knowledge which I shall attain , to thy glory and my own salvation , for JESUS ...
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... Knowledge always desires increase ; it is like fire , which must first be kindled by some external agent , but which will afterwards propagate itself . When they once desire to learn , they will naturally have recourse to the nearest ...
... Knowledge always desires increase ; it is like fire , which must first be kindled by some external agent , but which will afterwards propagate itself . When they once desire to learn , they will naturally have recourse to the nearest ...
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