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, 2권J. Brumby, 1824 |
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... honour of Dr. Johnson's acquaintance . " I , however , was so much impressed with my first notion , that I mentioned it to Johnson , repeating , at the same time , what Mrs. Williams had said . His answer was , " It is true , sir , that ...
... honour of Dr. Johnson's acquaintance . " I , however , was so much impressed with my first notion , that I mentioned it to Johnson , repeating , at the same time , what Mrs. Williams had said . His answer was , " It is true , sir , that ...
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... honours which this world can bestow . I wish I could be useful to him . " The publication of my letter , if it could be of use in a cause to which all other causes are nothing , I should not prohibit . But first , I would have you to ...
... honours which this world can bestow . I wish I could be useful to him . " The publication of my letter , if it could be of use in a cause to which all other causes are nothing , I should not prohibit . But first , I would have you to ...
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... honour the translator as a man whom GOD has distinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in an office of charity . Mrs. Heely , the wife of Mr. Heely , who had lately some office ...
... honour the translator as a man whom GOD has distinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in an office of charity . Mrs. Heely , the wife of Mr. Heely , who had lately some office ...
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... honoured by a private con- versation with his Majesty , in the library at the Queen's house . He had frequently ... honour of contributing his assistance to- wards the formation of this library ; for I have read a long letter from ...
... honoured by a private con- versation with his Majesty , in the library at the Queen's house . He had frequently ... honour of contributing his assistance to- wards the formation of this library ; for I have read a long letter from ...
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... honour Dr. Johnson had lately enjoyed . At length , the frankness and sim- plicity of his natural character prevailed . He sprung from the sofa , advanced to Johnson , and in a kind of flutter , from imagining himself in the situation ...
... honour Dr. Johnson had lately enjoyed . At length , the frankness and sim- plicity of his natural character prevailed . He sprung from the sofa , advanced to Johnson , and in a kind of flutter , from imagining himself in the situation ...
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317 페이지 - The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write ; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.
257 페이지 - Of poor dear Dr. Goldsmith there is little to be told, more than the papers have made public. He died of a fever, made, I am afraid, more violent by uneasiness of mind. His debts began to be heavy, and all his resources were exhausted. Sir Joshua is of opinion that he owed not less than two thousand pounds. Was ever poet so trusted before...
285 페이지 - Sir, you have no reason to be afraid of me. The Irish are not in a conspiracy to cheat the world by false representations of the merits of their countrymen. No', Sir; the Irish are a FAIR PEOPLE; — they never speak well of one another.
335 페이지 - Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
112 페이지 - ... a decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization. — Gentlemen of education, he observed, were pretty much the same in all countries ; the condition of the lower orders, the poor especially, was the true mark of national discrimination.
31 페이지 - Johnson said, he thought he had already done his part as a writer. "I should have thought so too," said the King, "if you had not written so well.
227 페이지 - Sir, the only method by which religious truth can be established is by martyrdom. The magistrate has a right to enforce what he thinks ; and he who is conscious of the truth has a right to surfer. I am afraid there is no other way of ascertaining the truth, but by persecution on the one hand and enduring it on the other.
336 페이지 - We must consider how very little , history there is; I mean real authentic history. That certain kings reigned, and certain battles were fought, we can depend upon as true ; but all the colouring, all the philosophy of history, is conjecture.