The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent & Company, 1907 |
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... opinion which he has given , 1 that every man's life may be best written by himself ; had he employed in the preservation of his own history , that clearness of narration and elegance of language in which he has embalmed so many eminent ...
... opinion which he has given , 1 that every man's life may be best written by himself ; had he employed in the preservation of his own history , that clearness of narration and elegance of language in which he has embalmed so many eminent ...
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... opinion , his volume , however inadequate and improper as a life of Dr. Johnson , and however dis credited by unpardonable inaccuracies in other respects , contains a collection of curious anecdotes and observations , which few men but ...
... opinion , his volume , however inadequate and improper as a life of Dr. Johnson , and however dis credited by unpardonable inaccuracies in other respects , contains a collection of curious anecdotes and observations , which few men but ...
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... opinion , that minute particulars are frequently characteristick , and always amusing , when they relate to a distinguished man . I am therefore exceedingly unwilling that any thing , however slight , which my illustrious friend thought ...
... opinion , that minute particulars are frequently characteristick , and always amusing , when they relate to a distinguished man . I am therefore exceedingly unwilling that any thing , however slight , which my illustrious friend thought ...
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... opinion of the generality of mankind , is attended with contempt and disgrace . But let not little men triumph upon knowing that Johnson was an HYPOCHONDRIACK , was subject to what the learned , philosophical , and pious Dr. Cheyne has ...
... opinion of the generality of mankind , is attended with contempt and disgrace . But let not little men triumph upon knowing that Johnson was an HYPOCHONDRIACK , was subject to what the learned , philosophical , and pious Dr. Cheyne has ...
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... opinion , when they had such undoubted proofs that it was totally fallacious ; though it is by no means surprising that those who wish to depreciate him , should , since his death , have laid hold of this circumstance , and insisted ...
... opinion , when they had such undoubted proofs that it was totally fallacious ; though it is by no means surprising that those who wish to depreciate him , should , since his death , have laid hold of this circumstance , and insisted ...
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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.