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... kind in you to take it off ; ' and then after a short pause added , and not unkind in him to put it on . ' 3 " He said , " How few of his friends ' houses would a man choose to be at , when he is sick ! ' He mentioned one or two . I ...
... kind in you to take it off ; ' and then after a short pause added , and not unkind in him to put it on . ' 3 " He said , " How few of his friends ' houses would a man choose to be at , when he is sick ! ' He mentioned one or two . I ...
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... kind of reversing of what might have been expected from the two men , took notice of it to Dr. Johnson , as they walked away by themselves . Johnson said , that it was continually the case ; and that he was always obliged to translate ...
... kind of reversing of what might have been expected from the two men , took notice of it to Dr. Johnson , as they walked away by themselves . Johnson said , that it was continually the case ; and that he was always obliged to translate ...
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... kind of box - iron for smoothing linen . " Third Edition . - Line 28 of note : To " New Floodgate , " added " Iron . " ' Southey , in the " Doctor " ( 1 vol . ed . , P. 310 ) , explains the exact nature of the great Twalmley's ...
... kind of box - iron for smoothing linen . " Third Edition . - Line 28 of note : To " New Floodgate , " added " Iron . " ' Southey , in the " Doctor " ( 1 vol . ed . , P. 310 ) , explains the exact nature of the great Twalmley's ...
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... kind as they could wish . One then supposes that what is so agreeable will soon be renewed ; but stay away from him for half a year , and he will neither call on you , nor send to inquire about you . " JOHNSON . " Why , Sir , I cannot ...
... kind as they could wish . One then supposes that what is so agreeable will soon be renewed ; but stay away from him for half a year , and he will neither call on you , nor send to inquire about you . " JOHNSON . " Why , Sir , I cannot ...
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... kind of literary labour . JOHNSON . JOHNSON . " Sir , he might get six guineas for a particular sheet , but not communibus sheetibus . " BOSWELL . " Pray , Sir , by a sheet of review is it meant that it shall be all of the writer's own ...
... kind of literary labour . JOHNSON . JOHNSON . " Sir , he might get six guineas for a particular sheet , but not communibus sheetibus . " BOSWELL . " Pray , Sir , by a sheet of review is it meant that it shall be all of the writer's own ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson: Together with a Journal of a Tour to ..., Volume 3 James Boswell Visualização integral - 1924 |
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Página 215 - Upon the whole, I have always considered him, both in his lifetime and since his death, as approaching as nearly to the idea of a perfectly wise and virtuous man as perhaps the nature of human frailty will permit.
Página 176 - He has made a chasm, which not only nothing can fill up, but which nothing has a tendency to fill up. Johnson is dead. Let us go to the next best : there is nobody ; no man can be said to put you in mind of Johnson.
Página 183 - Marmor Norfolciense ; or, an Essay on an Ancient Prophetical Inscription, in Monkish Rhyme, lately discovered near Lynne, in Norfolk, by Probus Britannicus...
Página 71 - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love ; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Página 179 - He was prone to superstition, but not to credulity. Though his imagination might incline him to a belief of the marvellous and the mysterious, his vigorous reason examined the evidence with jealousy.
Página 353 - There is no tracing the connection of ancient nations, but by language ; and therefore I am always sorry when any language is lost, because languages are the pedigree of nations.
Página 112 - I may lament it, I have no pretence to resent, as it has not been injurious to me: I therefore breathe out one sigh more of tenderness, perhaps useless, but at least sincere. I wish that God may grant you every blessing, that you may be happy in this world for its short continuance, and eternally happy in a better state ; and whatever I can contribute to your happiness I am very ready to repay, for that kindness which soothed twenty years of a life radically wretched.
Página 181 - ... was in him true, evident, and actual wisdom. His moral precepts are practical, for they are drawn from an intimate acquaintance with human nature. His maxims carry conviction ; for they are founded on the basis of common sense, and a very attentive and minute survey of real life. His mind was so full of imagery that he might have been perpetually a poet...
Página 8 - It having been argued that this was an improvement.—" No, Sir," said he, eagerly, " it is not an improvement: they object, that the old method drew together a number of spectators. Sir, executions are intended to draw spectators. If they do not draw spectators, they don't answer their purpose. The old method was most satisfactory to all parties; the public was gratified by a procession; the criminal was supported by it. Why is all this to be swept away ?
Página 385 - Live, while you live, the epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Live, while you live, the sacred preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies.