The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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... conversation now turned on critical subjects . JOHNSON . " Bayes , in The Rehearsal , ' is a mighty silly character . If it was intended to be like a particular man , it could only be diverting while that man was remembered . But I ...
... conversation now turned on critical subjects . JOHNSON . " Bayes , in The Rehearsal , ' is a mighty silly character . If it was intended to be like a particular man , it could only be diverting while that man was remembered . But I ...
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... conversation , no fair exertion of mind amongst them , if the young men are by ; for a man who has a character does not choose to stake it in their presence . " BOSWELL . " But , Sir , may there not be very good conversation without a ...
... conversation , no fair exertion of mind amongst them , if the young men are by ; for a man who has a character does not choose to stake it in their presence . " BOSWELL . " But , Sir , may there not be very good conversation without a ...
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... conversation worthy of being remembered , he said , " Sir , there seldom is any such conversation . " BOSWELL . Why then meet at table ? " JOHNSON . " Why to eat and drink together , and to promote kindness ; and , Sir , this is better ...
... conversation worthy of being remembered , he said , " Sir , there seldom is any such conversation . " BOSWELL . Why then meet at table ? " JOHNSON . " Why to eat and drink together , and to promote kindness ; and , Sir , this is better ...
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