The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 - Authors, English |
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... remember that he has had a great deal in my own time . ' The son , though in affluent circumstances , had good sense enough to carry on his father's trade , which was of such extent , that I remember he once told me , he would not quit ...
... remember that he has had a great deal in my own time . ' The son , though in affluent circumstances , had good sense enough to carry on his father's trade , which was of such extent , that I remember he once told me , he would not quit ...
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... remember one evening , when some of his works were mentioned , Dr. Goldsmith said , he had never heard of them ; upon which Dr. Johnson observed , " Sir , he is one of the many who have made themselves publick , without making ...
... remember one evening , when some of his works were mentioned , Dr. Goldsmith said , he had never heard of them ; upon which Dr. Johnson observed , " Sir , he is one of the many who have made themselves publick , without making ...
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... 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 this subject : 66 ' For colleges on bounteous Kings depend , And never rebel was ...
... 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 this subject : 66 ' For colleges on bounteous Kings depend , And never rebel was ...
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