The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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Page 127
... mean genteel moral characters . " " I think ( said Hicky , ) gentility and morality are inseparable . " BOSWELL . " By no means , Sir . The genteelest characters are often the most immoral . Does not Lord Chesterfield give precepts for ...
... mean genteel moral characters . " " I think ( said Hicky , ) gentility and morality are inseparable . " BOSWELL . " By no means , Sir . The genteelest characters are often the most immoral . Does not Lord Chesterfield give precepts for ...
Page 185
... means which Providence puts into our power . The con- tinuance and propagation of families makes a great part of the Jewish law , and is by no means prohibited in the Christian institution , though the necessity of it continues no ...
... means which Providence puts into our power . The con- tinuance and propagation of families makes a great part of the Jewish law , and is by no means prohibited in the Christian institution , though the necessity of it continues no ...
Page 224
... mean simply being without , but not having a want . " I maintained , against this proposition , that it was better ... means of procuring respect . Was Charles the Twelfth , think you , less respected for his coarse blue coat and black ...
... mean simply being without , but not having a want . " I maintained , against this proposition , that it was better ... means of procuring respect . Was Charles the Twelfth , think you , less respected for his coarse blue coat and black ...
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