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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... 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 deduction from life ; but it may be necessary . " He ...
... 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 deduction from life ; but it may be necessary . " He ...
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... wine to make him drunk ? " I answered , " a great deal either of wine or strong punch . " . " Then ( said he ) , that is the worse . " I pre- sume to illustrate my friend's observation thus : " A for- tress which soon surrenders has its ...
... wine to make him drunk ? " I answered , " a great deal either of wine or strong punch . " . " Then ( said he ) , that is the worse . " I pre- sume to illustrate my friend's observation thus : " A for- tress which soon surrenders has its ...
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... wine . It would be my business cavere ne quid detrimenti Respub- lica caperet , and wine is dangerous . Rome was ruin- ed by luxury , " ( smiling ) . E. " If you allow no wine as Dictator , you shall not have me for your master of horse ...
... wine . It would be my business cavere ne quid detrimenti Respub- lica caperet , and wine is dangerous . Rome was ruin- ed by luxury , " ( smiling ) . E. " If you allow no wine as Dictator , you shall not have me for your master of horse ...
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... wine , and therefore curious to hear what- ever is remarkable concerning drinking There can be no doubt that some men can drink , without suffering any injury , such a quantity as to others appears incredible . It is but fair to add ...
... wine , and therefore curious to hear what- ever is remarkable concerning drinking There can be no doubt that some men can drink , without suffering any injury , such a quantity as to others appears incredible . It is but fair to add ...
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... wine , he said , " I did not leave off wine , because I could not bear it ; I have drunk three bottles of port without being the worse for it . University College has witnessed this . " BOSWELL . " Why then , sir , did you leave it off ...
... wine , he said , " I did not leave off wine , because I could not bear it ; I have drunk three bottles of port without being the worse for it . University College has witnessed this . " BOSWELL . " Why then , sir , did you leave it off ...
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