The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1925 |
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Page 555
... admiration , - judgement , to estimate things at their true value . " I still insisted that admiration was more pleasing than judgement , as love is more pleasing than friendship . The feeling of friend- ship is like that of being ...
... admiration , - judgement , to estimate things at their true value . " I still insisted that admiration was more pleasing than judgement , as love is more pleasing than friendship . The feeling of friend- ship is like that of being ...
Page 237
... admirable in this ; but , in order to mark the characters which he draws , he overcharges them , and gives people ... admired in his life - time , more a great deal than after his death . " JOHNSON . " Sir , it has not been less admired ...
... admirable in this ; but , in order to mark the characters which he draws , he overcharges them , and gives people ... admired in his life - time , more a great deal than after his death . " JOHNSON . " Sir , it has not been less admired ...
Page 361
... admired for his literature and taste , and beloved for the candour , moderation , and mildness of his character . Were I capable of paying a suitable tribute of admiration to him , I should certainly not withhold it at a moment1 when it ...
... admired for his literature and taste , and beloved for the candour , moderation , and mildness of his character . Were I capable of paying a suitable tribute of admiration to him , I should certainly not withhold it at a moment1 when it ...
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