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, Band 4C. Ewer & T. Bedlington, 1824 |
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... sure , he had for several years enjoyed a life of great voluptuousness . " 29 He told us , that Dodd's city friends stood by him so , that a thousand pounds were ready to be given to the gaoler , if he would let him escape . He added ...
... sure , he had for several years enjoyed a life of great voluptuousness . " 29 He told us , that Dodd's city friends stood by him so , that a thousand pounds were ready to be given to the gaoler , if he would let him escape . He added ...
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... sure not to get drunk ; whereas , if you drink wine , you are never sure . " I said , drinking wine was a pleasure which I was un- willing to give up . " Why , sir ( said he ) , there is no doubt that not to drink wine is a great ...
... sure not to get drunk ; whereas , if you drink wine , you are never sure . " I said , drinking wine was a pleasure which I was un- willing to give up . " Why , sir ( said he ) , there is no doubt that not to drink wine is a great ...
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... large practice so few . He said , it was by no means true that a man of good parts and ap- plication is sure of having business , though he , indeed , allowed that if such a man could but appear in 18 [ 1777 . THE LIFE OF.
... large practice so few . He said , it was by no means true that a man of good parts and ap- plication is sure of having business , though he , indeed , allowed that if such a man could but appear in 18 [ 1777 . THE LIFE OF.
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... very 1 Ecclesiasticus , chap . xxxviii . v . 25. The whole chapter may be read as an admirable illustration of the superiority of cultivated minds over the gro : s and illiterate . well . " These , we may be sure , 20 [ 1777 . THE LIFE OF.
... very 1 Ecclesiasticus , chap . xxxviii . v . 25. The whole chapter may be read as an admirable illustration of the superiority of cultivated minds over the gro : s and illiterate . well . " These , we may be sure , 20 [ 1777 . THE LIFE OF.
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... sure , were not Johnson's ; for he was above little arts , or tricks of deception . Johnson was by no means of opinion , that every man of a learned profession should consider it as incumbent upon him , or as necessary to his credit ...
... sure , were not Johnson's ; for he was above little arts , or tricks of deception . Johnson was by no means of opinion , that every man of a learned profession should consider it as incumbent upon him , or as necessary to his credit ...
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