The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Bickers and Son, 1874 - Hebrides (Scotland) |
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... reasons for a man's not speaking in publick than want of resolution he may have nothing to say , ( laughing ) ... reason to believe that " The ' Boswell's report is meagre , but Dr. Campbell jotted down some notes which show that ...
... reasons for a man's not speaking in publick than want of resolution he may have nothing to say , ( laughing ) ... reason to believe that " The ' Boswell's report is meagre , but Dr. Campbell jotted down some notes which show that ...
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... reason to suppose that the inhabitants of the Highlands and Hebrides ever wrote their native language , it is not to be credited that a long poem was preserved among them . If we had no evidence of the art of writing being practised in ...
... reason to suppose that the inhabitants of the Highlands and Hebrides ever wrote their native language , it is not to be credited that a long poem was preserved among them . If we had no evidence of the art of writing being practised in ...
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... reason to conclude from his political conduct that he is honest . Were he to accept of a place from this ministry , he would lose that character of firmness which he has , and might be turned out of his place in a year . This ministry ...
... reason to conclude from his political conduct that he is honest . Were he to accept of a place from this ministry , he would lose that character of firmness which he has , and might be turned out of his place in a year . This ministry ...
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... never minded it ; and it was a most impolitick measure . There is no reason why a Judge • From this too just observation there are some eminent exceptions . should hold his office for life , more than any THE LIFE OF DR . JOHNSON . 15.
... never minded it ; and it was a most impolitick measure . There is no reason why a Judge • From this too just observation there are some eminent exceptions . should hold his office for life , more than any THE LIFE OF DR . JOHNSON . 15.
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... reason to think is desired by , Sir , your most affectionate , " April 17 , 1775- " 1 Boswell was now living in a whirl of pleasure . " I am indeed enjoying this metropolis to the full , according to my taste , except that I cannot , I ...
... reason to think is desired by , Sir , your most affectionate , " April 17 , 1775- " 1 Boswell was now living in a whirl of pleasure . " I am indeed enjoying this metropolis to the full , according to my taste , except that I cannot , I ...
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