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... conversation with him , that a good store of Johnsoniana was treasured in his mind ; and I compared it to Herculaneum , or some old Roman field , which , when dug , fully rewards the labour employed . The authenticity of every article ...
... conversation with him , that a good store of Johnsoniana was treasured in his mind ; and I compared it to Herculaneum , or some old Roman field , which , when dug , fully rewards the labour employed . The authenticity of every article ...
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... conversation . It seems strange , ' said he , ' that a man should see so far to the right , who sees so short a way to the left . Burke is the only man whose common conversation corresponds with the general fame which he has in the ...
... conversation . It seems strange , ' said he , ' that a man should see so far to the right , who sees so short a way to the left . Burke is the only man whose common conversation corresponds with the general fame which he has in the ...
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... conversation . Garrick , after listening to him for a while , as to one of whom his expectations had been raised , turned slyly to a friend , and whispered him , " What say you to this - eh ? flabby , I think . ” — BOSWELL . -- I am ...
... conversation . Garrick , after listening to him for a while , as to one of whom his expectations had been raised , turned slyly to a friend , and whispered him , " What say you to this - eh ? flabby , I think . ” — BOSWELL . -- I am ...
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... conversation , in which , however , he acquitted himself in a most masterly manner . As Mr. Burke and Mr. Langton were walking home , Mr. Burke observed that Johnson had been very great that night : Mr. Langton joined in this , but ...
... conversation , in which , however , he acquitted himself in a most masterly manner . As Mr. Burke and Mr. Langton were walking home , Mr. Burke observed that Johnson had been very great that night : Mr. Langton joined in this , but ...
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... conversation , except about his own works , of which sir Joshua Reynolds said he was always willing to talk , and glad to have them introduced . Johnson , when he carried Mr. Langton to see him , pro- fessed that he could bring him out ...
... conversation , except about his own works , of which sir Joshua Reynolds said he was always willing to talk , and glad to have them introduced . Johnson , when he carried Mr. Langton to see him , pro- fessed that he could bring him out ...
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