The beauties of Samuel Johnson: maxims and observations. To which are now added, biographical anecdotes of the doctor, his life [&c.].1804 |
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... Western Islands of Scotland " is a most valuable performance . It abounds in exten- sive philosophical views of society , and in ingenious sentiments and lively description . A considerable part of it , indeed , consists of speculations ...
... Western Islands of Scotland " is a most valuable performance . It abounds in exten- sive philosophical views of society , and in ingenious sentiments and lively description . A considerable part of it , indeed , consists of speculations ...
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... Western Islands , p . 193 . He He that would pass the latter part of his life [ 116 ] Accident 130 131 Actions.
... Western Islands , p . 193 . He He that would pass the latter part of his life [ 116 ] Accident 130 131 Actions.
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... Western Islands , p . 194- It may deserve to be enquired , Whether a great nation ought to be totally commercial ? Whether , amidst the uncertainty of human affairs , too much attention to one mode of happiness may not endanger others ...
... Western Islands , p . 194- It may deserve to be enquired , Whether a great nation ought to be totally commercial ? Whether , amidst the uncertainty of human affairs , too much attention to one mode of happiness may not endanger others ...
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... Western Islands , p . 18 . Custom is commonly too strong for the most resolute resolver , though furnished for the assault with all the weapons of philosophy . " He that endeavours to free himself from an ill habit ( says Bacon ) must ...
... Western Islands , p . 18 . Custom is commonly too strong for the most resolute resolver , though furnished for the assault with all the weapons of philosophy . " He that endeavours to free himself from an ill habit ( says Bacon ) must ...
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... Western Islands , p . 15 . Care will sometimes betray the appearance of negligence . He that is catching opportunities which seldom occur , will suffer those to pass by unregarded which he expects hourly to return ; and he that is ...
... Western Islands , p . 15 . Care will sometimes betray the appearance of negligence . He that is catching opportunities which seldom occur , will suffer those to pass by unregarded which he expects hourly to return ; and he that is ...
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