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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... common size . So excellent was her charac- ter , and so blameless her life , that when an oppressive neighbour once endeavoured to take from her a little field she possessed , he could persuade no attorney to undertake the cause against ...
... common size . So excellent was her charac- ter , and so blameless her life , that when an oppressive neighbour once endeavoured to take from her a little field she possessed , he could persuade no attorney to undertake the cause against ...
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... common dis- course , soon afforded a pretence , and Mr. Murphy brought Johnson to meet him , giving me general cau- tions not to be surprised at his figure , dress , or beha- viour . What I recollect best of the day's talk , was his ...
... common dis- course , soon afforded a pretence , and Mr. Murphy brought Johnson to meet him , giving me general cau- tions not to be surprised at his figure , dress , or beha- viour . What I recollect best of the day's talk , was his ...
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... common way . " When Mr. Johnson had a mind to compliment any one , he did it with more dignity to himself , and better effect upon the company , than any man . I can recol- lect but few instances indeed , though perhaps that may be more ...
... common way . " When Mr. Johnson had a mind to compliment any one , he did it with more dignity to himself , and better effect upon the company , than any man . I can recol- lect but few instances indeed , though perhaps that may be more ...
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... common mortals , and good beyond all hope of imitation from perishable beings . It is usual , I know not why , when a character is given , to begin with a description of the person ; that which contained the soul of Mr. Johnson ...
... common mortals , and good beyond all hope of imitation from perishable beings . It is usual , I know not why , when a character is given , to begin with a description of the person ; that which contained the soul of Mr. Johnson ...
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... common limits of human nature , and stored with such a variety of knowledge , that I used to think it resembled a royal pleasure ground , where every plant , of every name and nation , flourished in the full perfection . The account of ...
... common limits of human nature , and stored with such a variety of knowledge , that I used to think it resembled a royal pleasure ground , where every plant , of every name and nation , flourished in the full perfection . The account of ...
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