The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order ; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons ; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published ; the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... admirable display of the properties of a real patriot , in the ori- ginal and genuine sense ; -a sincere , steady , rational , and unbiassed friend to the interests and prosperity of his King and country . It must be acknowledged ...
... admirable display of the properties of a real patriot , in the ori- ginal and genuine sense ; -a sincere , steady , rational , and unbiassed friend to the interests and prosperity of his King and country . It must be acknowledged ...
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... admired . His candour and amiable disposition is conspicuous from his con- duct , when informed by Mr. Macleod , of Rasay , that he had committed a mistake , which gave that gentle- man some uneasiness . He wrote him a courteous and ...
... admired . His candour and amiable disposition is conspicuous from his con- duct , when informed by Mr. Macleod , of Rasay , that he had committed a mistake , which gave that gentle- man some uneasiness . He wrote him a courteous and ...
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... admired the accuracy , the pre- cision , and the justness of what he advances , respecting both the country and the people . " The Doctor has every where delivered his senti- ments with freedom , and in many instances with a seeming ...
... admired the accuracy , the pre- cision , and the justness of what he advances , respecting both the country and the people . " The Doctor has every where delivered his senti- ments with freedom , and in many instances with a seeming ...
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... admired by the world , explained his conduct thus : " He was fond of discrimination , which he could not shew without pointing out the bad as well as the good in every cha- racter ; and as his friends were those whose characters he knew ...
... admired by the world , explained his conduct thus : " He was fond of discrimination , which he could not shew without pointing out the bad as well as the good in every cha- racter ; and as his friends were those whose characters he knew ...
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... do to your honour has not the value of an additional compliment . It is only giving you a guinea out of that treasure of admiration which already belongs to you , and which is no hidden treasure ; for 36 [ 1775 . THE LIFE OF.
... do to your honour has not the value of an additional compliment . It is only giving you a guinea out of that treasure of admiration which already belongs to you , and which is no hidden treasure ; for 36 [ 1775 . THE LIFE OF.
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