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... desire prompts the prosecution . ” 2 The Highest Panegyrick.— “ The highest panegyrick , therefore , that private virtue can receive , is the praise of servants . " 3 The Miseries of Learned Men.- " The miseries of the learned have been ...
... desire prompts the prosecution . ” 2 The Highest Panegyrick.— “ The highest panegyrick , therefore , that private virtue can receive , is the praise of servants . " 3 The Miseries of Learned Men.- " The miseries of the learned have been ...
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... desire of applause and the dread of censure obstruct the natural tendencies of the mind , and check the fancy in its first efforts to break forth into experiments of caprice . " Few inclinations are so strong as to grow up into habits ...
... desire of applause and the dread of censure obstruct the natural tendencies of the mind , and check the fancy in its first efforts to break forth into experiments of caprice . " Few inclinations are so strong as to grow up into habits ...
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... desire of knowledge ; nor can I charge you , though you do not seem equally attentive to the ladies , with endeavouring to discourage them from any laudable pursuit . But , however either he or you may excite our curiosity , you have ...
... desire of knowledge ; nor can I charge you , though you do not seem equally attentive to the ladies , with endeavouring to discourage them from any laudable pursuit . But , however either he or you may excite our curiosity , you have ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
JOHNSONS STYLE AND MANNERISMS | 24 |
JOHNSON ON PASTORAL | 60 |
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