The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3J. Murray, 1831 |
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... passed ; and it made such an impression on his mind , that he afterwards wrote the following ode Inchkenneth : upon INSULA SANCTI KENNETHI . Parva quidem regio , sed religione priorum Nota , Caledonias panditur intra aquas ; Voce ubi ...
... passed ; and it made such an impression on his mind , that he afterwards wrote the following ode Inchkenneth : upon INSULA SANCTI KENNETHI . Parva quidem regio , sed religione priorum Nota , Caledonias panditur intra aquas ; Voce ubi ...
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... passed in looking at a small island adjoining Inchkenneth , which afforded nothing worthy of observation ; and in such social and gay entertain- ments as our little society could furnish . [ This is not spoken of hare - coursing , where ...
... passed in looking at a small island adjoining Inchkenneth , which afforded nothing worthy of observation ; and in such social and gay entertain- ments as our little society could furnish . [ This is not spoken of hare - coursing , where ...
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... passed by Nuns ' Island , which , it is said , belonged to the nuns of Icolmkill , and from which , we were told , the stone for the buildings there was taken . As we sailed along by moonlight , in a sea somewhat rough , and often ...
... passed by Nuns ' Island , which , it is said , belonged to the nuns of Icolmkill , and from which , we were told , the stone for the buildings there was taken . As we sailed along by moonlight , in a sea somewhat rough , and often ...
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... passed over all the Doctor's other reproaches upon Scotland , but the sheep's head I will defend totis veribus . Dr. Johnson himself must have forgiven my zeal on this occasion ; for if , as he says , dinner be the thing of which a man ...
... passed over all the Doctor's other reproaches upon Scotland , but the sheep's head I will defend totis veribus . Dr. Johnson himself must have forgiven my zeal on this occasion ; for if , as he says , dinner be the thing of which a man ...
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... passed along in the dusk , and the other circumstances at- tending our ride this evening , have been mentioned with so much animation by Dr. Johnson , that I shall not attempt to say any thing on the subject . We got at night to ...
... passed along in the dusk , and the other circumstances at- tending our ride this evening , have been mentioned with so much animation by Dr. Johnson , that I shall not attempt to say any thing on the subject . We got at night to ...
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Página 221 - The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.
Página 32 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge., and the blessings of religion.
Página 339 - as I enter the door of a tavern, I experience an oblivion of care, and a freedom from solicitude : when I am seated, I find the master courteous, and the servants obsequious to my call ; anxious to know and ready to supply my wants : wine there exhilarates my spirits, and prompts me to free conversation and an interchange of discourse with those whom I most love : I dogmatise and am contradicted, and in this conflict of opinion and sentiments I find delight.
Página 371 - Why art thou then cast down, my soul ? What should discourage thee ? And why with vexing thoughts art thou Disquieted in me?
Página 397 - Reviewers (said he) are not Deists ; but they are Christians with as little Christianity as may be ; and are for pulling down all establishments. The Critical Reviewers are for supporting the constitution, both in church and state. The Critical Reviewers, I believe, often review without reading the books through ; but lay hold of a topick, and write chiefly from their own minds. The Monthly Reviewers are duller men, and are glad to read the books through.
Página 294 - The writer of an epitaph should not be considered as saying nothing but what is strictly true. Allowance must be made for some degree of exaggerated praise. In lapidary inscriptions a man is not upon oath...
Página 429 - I therefore, while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening, took occasion to open my plan thus : — 'Mr. Dilly, Sir, sends his respectful compliments to you, and would be happy if you would do him the honour to dine with him on Wednesday next along with me, as I must soon go to Scotland.
Página 42 - Stern o'er each bosom reason holds her state With daring aims irregularly great ; Pride in their port, defiance in their eye, I see the lords of human kind pass by ; Intent on high designs, a thoughtful band, By forms unfashion'd, fresh from nature's hand, Fierce in their native hardiness of soul, True to imagined right, above control, While e'en the peasant boasts these rights to scan, And learns to venerate himself as man.
Página 432 - Pray give me leave, Sir — It is better here — A little of the brown — Some fat, Sir — A little of the stuffing — Some gravy — Let me have the pleasure of giving you some butter — Allow me to recommend a squeeze of this orange — or the lemon, perhaps, may have more zest." "Sir, Sir, I am obliged to you, Sir...
Página 235 - If you come to settle here, we will have one day in the week on which we will meet by ourselves. That is the happiest conversation where there is no competition, no vanity, but a calm quiet interchange of sentiments.