The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... particular comparison of Demonax and Johnson , there does not seem to be a great deal of simi- larity between them , this dedication is a just compliment from the general character given by Lucian of the ancient sage , ἄριστον ὧν οἶδα ...
... particular comparison of Demonax and Johnson , there does not seem to be a great deal of simi- larity between them , this dedication is a just compliment from the general character given by Lucian of the ancient sage , ἄριστον ὧν οἶδα ...
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... particular notice of me in the way most flattering to a young man , fondly am- bitious of being distinguished for his literary talents ; and by the honour of his encouragement made me think well of myself , and aspire to deserve it ...
... particular notice of me in the way most flattering to a young man , fondly am- bitious of being distinguished for his literary talents ; and by the honour of his encouragement made me think well of myself , and aspire to deserve it ...
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... Particular lines are not to be regarded ; the power is in the whole ; and in the whole there is a magnificence like that ascribed to Chinese plantations , the magnificence of vast extent and endless diversity . " But there is in this ...
... Particular lines are not to be regarded ; the power is in the whole ; and in the whole there is a magnificence like that ascribed to Chinese plantations , the magnificence of vast extent and endless diversity . " But there is in this ...
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... particular bishop . " Poh ! " said Mrs. Thrale , " the bishop of never minded at a rout . " is BOSWEll . BOSWELL . " When a bishop places himself in a situation where he has no distinct cha- racter , and is of no consequence , he ...
... particular bishop . " Poh ! " said Mrs. Thrale , " the bishop of never minded at a rout . " is BOSWEll . BOSWELL . " When a bishop places himself in a situation where he has no distinct cha- racter , and is of no consequence , he ...
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... particular way , and is irresistibly impelled , there can be no confidence in him , no more than in a tiger . But , sir , no man believes himself to be impelled irresistibly ; we know that he who says he believes it , lies . Favourable ...
... particular way , and is irresistibly impelled , there can be no confidence in him , no more than in a tiger . But , sir , no man believes himself to be impelled irresistibly ; we know that he who says he believes it , lies . Favourable ...
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acquaintance admirable Anecdotes answered appeared Ashbourne asked asthma attention believe Bennet Langton bishop Brocklesby Burke Burney called character club consider conversation curiosity dear sir DEAR SIR,-I death dined dropsy edition eminent entertained expressed favour Francis Barber gentleman Gentleman's Magazine give glad happy Hebrides honour hope humble servant JAMES BOSWELL kind lady Langton learning letter Lichfield literary live London lord lordship LUCY PORTER Lusiad madam Malone manner mentioned merit mind never obliged observed occasion once opinion perhaps person pleased pleasure poet Pope pounds praise prayers publick racter recollect remark respect reverend Samuel Johnson Scotland seems sir John sir John Hawkins sir Joshua Reynolds suppose sure talked tell thing thought Thrale tion told verses whig Wilkes WILLIAM GERARD HAMILTON wish write written wrote young