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 1National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... sure she could not miss it ; and I contrived that she should soon come up with me . When she did I observed her to be in tears . ' ,, This , it must be allowed , was a singular beginning of connubial felicity ; but there is no doubt ...
... sure she could not miss it ; and I contrived that she should soon come up with me . When she did I observed her to be in tears . ' ,, This , it must be allowed , was a singular beginning of connubial felicity ; but there is no doubt ...
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... sure , will not be always fair — we are not sure she will always be virtuous ; and a man cannot retain through life that respect and assiduity by which he pleases for a day or for a month . I do not , however , pretend to have ...
... sure , will not be always fair — we are not sure she will always be virtuous ; and a man cannot retain through life that respect and assiduity by which he pleases for a day or for a month . I do not , however , pretend to have ...
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... sure , was not so good ; but I had all the facts . I remember very well , when I was at Oxford , an old gentleman said to me , Young man , ply your book diligently now , and acquire a stock of knowledge ; for when years come upon you ...
... sure , was not so good ; but I had all the facts . I remember very well , when I was at Oxford , an old gentleman said to me , Young man , ply your book diligently now , and acquire a stock of knowledge ; for when years come upon you ...
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Mr Boswells Advertisements | xx |
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