The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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... wish told . " GOLDSMITH . " It may , perhaps , be necessary for a native to be more cautious ; but a foreigner who comes among us without prejudice , may be considered as holding the place of a Judge , and may speak his mind freely ...
... wish told . " GOLDSMITH . " It may , perhaps , be necessary for a native to be more cautious ; but a foreigner who comes among us without prejudice , may be considered as holding the place of a Judge , and may speak his mind freely ...
Page 45
... wish to please the Chief Magistrate ? " GOLDSMITH . " I do wish to please him . I remember a line in Dryden , ' And every poet is the monarch's friend . ' It ought to be reversed . " JOHNSON . " Nay , there are finer lines in Dryden on ...
... wish to please the Chief Magistrate ? " GOLDSMITH . " I do wish to please him . I remember a line in Dryden , ' And every poet is the monarch's friend . ' It ought to be reversed . " JOHNSON . " Nay , there are finer lines in Dryden on ...
Page 401
... wish that I would ask Dr. Johnson's opinion what were the best English sermons for style . I took an opportunity to - day of mentioning several to him . Atter- bury ? JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , one of the best . " BOSWELL . " Tillot- son ...
... wish that I would ask Dr. Johnson's opinion what were the best English sermons for style . I took an opportunity to - day of mentioning several to him . Atter- bury ? JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , one of the best . " BOSWELL . " Tillot- son ...
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