Life of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D.J.M.Dent, 1927 |
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... known as one of his works . He said , " Take no notice of it , " or " don't talk of it . " He seemed to think it beneath him , though done at six - and - twenty . I said to him , " Your style , Sir , is much improved since you ...
... known as one of his works . He said , " Take no notice of it , " or " don't talk of it . " He seemed to think it beneath him , though done at six - and - twenty . I said to him , " Your style , Sir , is much improved since you ...
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... known of men of which proof cannot be brought . A minister may be notoriously known to take bribes , and yet you may not be able to prove it . " Mr. Murray suggested , that the authour should be obliged to show some sort of evidence ...
... known of men of which proof cannot be brought . A minister may be notoriously known to take bribes , and yet you may not be able to prove it . " Mr. Murray suggested , that the authour should be obliged to show some sort of evidence ...
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... which the various explanations of other criticks are con- sidered , and in which Dr. Moor's Essay is particularly discussed . - J . BOSWELL . ] Davies said of a well known dramatick authour , that 28 The Life of Dr. Johnson.
... which the various explanations of other criticks are con- sidered , and in which Dr. Moor's Essay is particularly discussed . - J . BOSWELL . ] Davies said of a well known dramatick authour , that 28 The Life of Dr. Johnson.
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James Boswell. Davies said of a well known dramatick authour , that " he lived upon potted stories , and that he made his way as Hannibal did , by vinegar ; having begun by attacking people , particularly the players . ور He reminded Dr ...
James Boswell. Davies said of a well known dramatick authour , that " he lived upon potted stories , and that he made his way as Hannibal did , by vinegar ; having begun by attacking people , particularly the players . ور He reminded Dr ...
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... known to all , how is there any difference whether it be communicated to each singly , or to all together ? What is known to all , must neces- sarily be publick . Whether it shall be publick at once , or publick by degrees , is the only ...
... known to all , how is there any difference whether it be communicated to each singly , or to all together ? What is known to all , must neces- sarily be publick . Whether it shall be publick at once , or publick by degrees , is the only ...
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