The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent & Company, 1907 |
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... manner , which opinion the Publick has confirmed , was the best en- couragement for me to persevere in my purpose of producing the whole of my stores . In one respect , this Work will , in some passages , be different from the former ...
... manner , which opinion the Publick has confirmed , was the best en- couragement for me to persevere in my purpose of producing the whole of my stores . In one respect , this Work will , in some passages , be different from the former ...
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... manner , committed to writing many particulars of the progress of his mind and fortunes , he never had persevering diligence enough to form them into a regular composition . Of these memoria s a few have been preserved ; but the greater ...
... manner , committed to writing many particulars of the progress of his mind and fortunes , he never had persevering diligence enough to form them into a regular composition . Of these memoria s a few have been preserved ; but the greater ...
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... manner , without any scheme of study , as chance threw books in his way , and inclination directed him through them . He used to mention one curious instance of his casual reading , when but a boy . Having imagined that his brother had ...
... manner , without any scheme of study , as chance threw books in his way , and inclination directed him through them . He used to mention one curious instance of his casual reading , when but a boy . Having imagined that his brother had ...
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... manner ( added he ) I had looked into a great many books , which were not commonly known at the Universities , where they seldom read any books but what are put into their hands by their tutors ; so that when I came to Oxford , Dr ...
... manner ( added he ) I had looked into a great many books , which were not commonly known at the Universities , where they seldom read any books but what are put into their hands by their tutors ; so that when I came to Oxford , Dr ...
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... manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon something which occurred in the course of conversation , he suddenly struck in and quoted Macrobius ; and thus he gave the first impression of that ...
... manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon something which occurred in the course of conversation , he suddenly struck in and quoted Macrobius ; and thus he gave the first impression of that ...
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152 페이지 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation. My Lord, your lordship's most humble, most obedient servant,
108 페이지 - Secure whate'er he gives, he gives the best. Yet when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires, Pour forth thy fervours for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resign'd...
151 페이지 - I might boast myself le vainqueur du vainqueur de la terre, — that I might obtain that regard for which I saw the world contending ; but I found my attendance so little encouraged, that neither pride nor modesty would, suffer me to continue it.
151 페이지 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the Publick should consider me as owing that to a Patron, which Providence has enabled me to do for myself.
151 페이지 - Dictionary is recommended to the public, were written by your Lordship. To be so distinguished is an honour which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge.
32 페이지 - His studies had been so various that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great ; and what he did not immediately know he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication, that it may be doubted whether a day now passes in which I have not some advantage from his friendship.
210 페이지 - No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned.
523 페이지 - Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
108 페이지 - Implore his aid, in his decisions rest, Secure whate'er he gives, he gives the best. Yet when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires...
387 페이지 - If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.