The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 2J. Murray, 1839 - Authors, English |
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Page 95
... mind . It is a rule never to be forgotten , that whatever strikes strongly , should be described while the first im- pression remains fresh upon the mind . " I love , dear Sir , to think on you , and therefore , should willingly write ...
... mind . It is a rule never to be forgotten , that whatever strikes strongly , should be described while the first im- pression remains fresh upon the mind . " I love , dear Sir , to think on you , and therefore , should willingly write ...
Page 257
... mind , what they eat . For my part , I mind my belly very studiously , and very carefully ; for I look ( 1 ) [ " By a law of Holland , the criminal's confession is es- sential to a capital punishment ; no other evidence being held ...
... mind , what they eat . For my part , I mind my belly very studiously , and very carefully ; for I look ( 1 ) [ " By a law of Holland , the criminal's confession is es- sential to a capital punishment ; no other evidence being held ...
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... mind suspended between different motives , and changing its direction as any motive gains or loses strength . If you can but kindle in your mind any strong desire , if you can but keep predominant any wish for some particular excellence ...
... mind suspended between different motives , and changing its direction as any motive gains or loses strength . If you can but kindle in your mind any strong desire , if you can but keep predominant any wish for some particular excellence ...
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