The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order ; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons ; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published ; the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 4J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... afterwards my Lord 1 When I mentioned Dr. Johnson's remark to a lady of admira- ble good sense and quickness of understanding , she observed , " It is true , all this excludes only one evil ; but how much good does it let in ? " - -To ...
... afterwards my Lord 1 When I mentioned Dr. Johnson's remark to a lady of admira- ble good sense and quickness of understanding , she observed , " It is true , all this excludes only one evil ; but how much good does it let in ? " - -To ...
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... afterwards removed to London , where he died in his 79th year , March 22 , 1805. He is authour of several medical tracts . M. ] 2 See Hutton's History of Derby , a book which is deservedly esteemed for its information , accuracy , and ...
... afterwards removed to London , where he died in his 79th year , March 22 , 1805. He is authour of several medical tracts . M. ] 2 See Hutton's History of Derby , a book which is deservedly esteemed for its information , accuracy , and ...
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... afterwards said to me he would be impossible if it were endeavoured , and would be foolish if it were possible . Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses , whatever makes the past , the distant , or the future , predo minate ...
... afterwards said to me he would be impossible if it were endeavoured , and would be foolish if it were possible . Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses , whatever makes the past , the distant , or the future , predo minate ...
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... afterwards acknowledged to Johnson that I was to blame , for I candidly owned , that I meant to express a desire to see a contest be- tween Mrs. Macaulay and him ; but then I knew how the contest would end ; so that I was to see him ...
... afterwards acknowledged to Johnson that I was to blame , for I candidly owned , that I meant to express a desire to see a contest be- tween Mrs. Macaulay and him ; but then I knew how the contest would end ; so that I was to see him ...
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... afterwards fallen into bad circumstances , was one day , when Johnson was at dinner with him , seized for debt , and carried to prison ; that Johnson sat still undisturbed , and went on eating and drinking ; upon which the gen- tleman's ...
... afterwards fallen into bad circumstances , was one day , when Johnson was at dinner with him , seized for debt , and carried to prison ; that Johnson sat still undisturbed , and went on eating and drinking ; upon which the gen- tleman's ...
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