The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1Harper & Brothers, 1856 |
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Page 229
... BOSWELL . " Then the vul- gar , sir , never can know they are right , but must submit themselves to the learned . " JOHNSON . " To be sure , sir . The vulgar are the children of the state , and must be taught like children . " BOSWELL ...
... BOSWELL . " Then the vul- gar , sir , never can know they are right , but must submit themselves to the learned . " JOHNSON . " To be sure , sir . The vulgar are the children of the state , and must be taught like children . " BOSWELL ...
Page 247
... BOSWELL . " Yes , sir . " JOHNSON . " Does the dog talk of me ? " BOSWELL . " Indeed , sir , he does , and loves you . " Thinking that I now had him in a corner , and being solici- tous for the literary fame of my country , I pressed ...
... BOSWELL . " Yes , sir . " JOHNSON . " Does the dog talk of me ? " BOSWELL . " Indeed , sir , he does , and loves you . " Thinking that I now had him in a corner , and being solici- tous for the literary fame of my country , I pressed ...
Page 477
... BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , 24th June , 1774 . " You do not acknowledge the receipt of the various packets which I have sent to you . Neither can I prevail with you to an- swer my letters , though you honour me with returns ...
... BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , 24th June , 1774 . " You do not acknowledge the receipt of the various packets which I have sent to you . Neither can I prevail with you to an- swer my letters , though you honour me with returns ...
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