Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D.1952 |
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... desire to see him , he got up , and went to Johnson as soon as he was dressed , and found him in tears and in extreme agita- tion . After being a little while together , Johnson requested him to join with him in prayer . He then prayed ...
... desire to see him , he got up , and went to Johnson as soon as he was dressed , and found him in tears and in extreme agita- tion . After being a little while together , Johnson requested him to join with him in prayer . He then prayed ...
Page 117
... desire of being conspicuous wherever he was , he fre- quently talked carelessly without knowledge of the subject , or even without thought . His person was short , his countenance coarse and vulgar , his deportment that of a scholar ...
... desire of being conspicuous wherever he was , he fre- quently talked carelessly without knowledge of the subject , or even without thought . His person was short , his countenance coarse and vulgar , his deportment that of a scholar ...
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... desire , to rectify any important opinion , or fortify any generous resolution , you need not doubt but I shall at least wish to prefer the pleasure of grati- fying a friend much less esteemed than yourself , before the gloomy calm of ...
... desire , to rectify any important opinion , or fortify any generous resolution , you need not doubt but I shall at least wish to prefer the pleasure of grati- fying a friend much less esteemed than yourself , before the gloomy calm of ...
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