The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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... true light . Then , Sir , they talk of our meeting our relations : but then all relationship is dissolved ; and we shall have no regard for one person more than another , but for their real value . However , we shall either have the ...
... true light . Then , Sir , they talk of our meeting our relations : but then all relationship is dissolved ; and we shall have no regard for one person more than another , but for their real value . However , we shall either have the ...
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... true and how much is false ? Besides , Sir , what damages would a jury give me for having been represented as swearing ? " BOSWELL . " I think , Sir , you should at least disavow such a publication , because the world and posterity ...
... true and how much is false ? Besides , Sir , what damages would a jury give me for having been represented as swearing ? " BOSWELL . " I think , Sir , you should at least disavow such a publication , because the world and posterity ...
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... true that a man of good parts and application is sure of having business , though he , indeed , allowed that if such a man could but appear in a few causes , his merit would be known , and he would get forward ; but that the great risk ...
... true that a man of good parts and application is sure of having business , though he , indeed , allowed that if such a man could but appear in a few causes , his merit would be known , and he would get forward ; but that the great risk ...
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