The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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... respect . But where the controversy is concerning the truth of religion , it is of such vast importance to him who maintains it , to obtain the victory , that the person of an opponent ought not to be spared . If a man firmly believes ...
... respect . But where the controversy is concerning the truth of religion , it is of such vast importance to him who maintains it , to obtain the victory , that the person of an opponent ought not to be spared . If a man firmly believes ...
Page 229
... respect . But you find , an officer , who has , properly speaking , no money , is every where well received and ... respect may be overwhelmed by grossness . A man of learning may be so vicious or so ridiculous that you cannot respect ...
... respect . But you find , an officer , who has , properly speaking , no money , is every where well received and ... respect may be overwhelmed by grossness . A man of learning may be so vicious or so ridiculous that you cannot respect ...
Page 356
... respect . Now , Sir , to talk of respect for a player ! " ( smiling disdainfully . ) BOSWELL . 66 There , Sir , you are always heretical : you never will allow merit to a player . " JOHNSON . " Merit , Sir , what merit ? Do you respect ...
... respect . Now , Sir , to talk of respect for a player ! " ( smiling disdainfully . ) BOSWELL . 66 There , Sir , you are always heretical : you never will allow merit to a player . " JOHNSON . " Merit , Sir , what merit ? Do you respect ...
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