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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... consider what her flattery was worth ,. before she choked him with it . " We were talking of Richardson , who wrote Clarissa : " You think I love flattery ( says Dr. Johnson ) and so I do ; but a little too much always disgusts me ...
... consider what her flattery was worth ,. before she choked him with it . " We were talking of Richardson , who wrote Clarissa : " You think I love flattery ( says Dr. Johnson ) and so I do ; but a little too much always disgusts me ...
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... careful to maintain the ceremonies of life : and though he told Mr. Thrale once , that he had never sought to please till past thirty years old , considering the matter as hope- less , Jess , he had been always studious not to make [ 17 ]
... careful to maintain the ceremonies of life : and though he told Mr. Thrale once , that he had never sought to please till past thirty years old , considering the matter as hope- less , Jess , he had been always studious not to make [ 17 ]
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... consider it as the greatest honour which could be conferred on any one , to have been the confidential friend of Dr. Johnson's health , and to have , in some measure , with Mr. Thrale's as- sistance , saved from distress at least , if ...
... consider it as the greatest honour which could be conferred on any one , to have been the confidential friend of Dr. Johnson's health , and to have , in some measure , with Mr. Thrale's as- sistance , saved from distress at least , if ...
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... consider the value of such a piece of timber here . " 66 BIBLE . Talking of Dr. Kennicott's translation of the Bible , the company expressed a wish it might be quite faith ful . Sir , I know not any crime so great that a man could ...
... consider the value of such a piece of timber here . " 66 BIBLE . Talking of Dr. Kennicott's translation of the Bible , the company expressed a wish it might be quite faith ful . Sir , I know not any crime so great that a man could ...
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... consider he has no fortune . CARDS . I am sorry I have not learned to play at cards - it is very useful in life - as moderate play generates kindness and consolidates society . CHARITY . If thoughtlessly given , we may neglect the most ...
... consider he has no fortune . CARDS . I am sorry I have not learned to play at cards - it is very useful in life - as moderate play generates kindness and consolidates society . CHARITY . If thoughtlessly given , we may neglect the most ...
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