Boswell's Life of Johnson, Količina 2A. Constable and Company, Limited, 1901 |
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Stran 15
... suffered it not . I have not power or composure to say much more . God bless you , and bless us all . - I am , dear Miss , your affectionate humble servant , SAM . JOHNSON . ' Jan. 23 , 1759.'1 Soon after this event he wrote his ...
... suffered it not . I have not power or composure to say much more . God bless you , and bless us all . - I am , dear Miss , your affectionate humble servant , SAM . JOHNSON . ' Jan. 23 , 1759.'1 Soon after this event he wrote his ...
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... suffering ' ; there will be a continual recurrence of disappointment and uneasiness . But if we walk with hope in the midday sun ' of revelation , our temper and disposition will be such that the comforts and enjoyments in our way will ...
... suffering ' ; there will be a continual recurrence of disappointment and uneasiness . But if we walk with hope in the midday sun ' of revelation , our temper and disposition will be such that the comforts and enjoyments in our way will ...
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... suffered from the effects of severe frosts have been already , in some measure , repaired with sounder stone , and every necessary renewal can be completed at a moderate expense . - BOSWELL . As homines is the matter of lawsuits , are ...
... suffered from the effects of severe frosts have been already , in some measure , repaired with sounder stone , and every necessary renewal can be completed at a moderate expense . - BOSWELL . As homines is the matter of lawsuits , are ...
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... suffering by his own follies , and to take such general care both of his safety and his interest as may come within ... suffered or done anything considerable . The only change in ET . 52 ] LIFE OF DR . JOHNSON 35.
... suffering by his own follies , and to take such general care both of his safety and his interest as may come within ... suffered or done anything considerable . The only change in ET . 52 ] LIFE OF DR . JOHNSON 35.
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James Boswell Augustine Birrell. suffered or done anything considerable . The only change in my way of life is that I have frequented the theatre more than in former seasons . But I have gone thither only to escape from myself . We have ...
James Boswell Augustine Birrell. suffered or done anything considerable . The only change in my way of life is that I have frequented the theatre more than in former seasons . But I have gone thither only to escape from myself . We have ...
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Stran 101 - Young man, ply your book diligently now, and acquire a stock of knowledge; for when years come upon you, you will find that poring upon books will be but an irksome task.
Stran 124 - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it, or blame it too much; Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.
Stran 256 - tis all a cheat ; Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit ; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay : To-morrow's falser than the former day ; Lies worse, and, while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Stran 252 - Anatomy of Melancholy,' he said, was the only book that ever took him out of bed two hours sooner than he wished to rise.
Stran 186 - I desired all to withdraw, then told her that we were to part for ever, that as Christians we should part with prayer ; and that I would if she was willing say a short prayer beside her. She expressed great desire to hear me : and held up her poor hands as she lay in bed with great fervour while I prayed, kneeling by her...
Stran 10 - Neither your condition nor your character make it fit for me to say much. You have been the best mother, and I believe the best woman in the world. I thank you for your indulgence to me, and beg forgiveness of all that I have done ill, and all that I have omitted to do well.
Stran 52 - For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And, though a late, a sure reward succeeds.
Stran 53 - This stroke stunned me a good deal ; and when we had sat down, I felt myself not a little embarrassed, and apprehensive of what might come next. He then addressed himself to Davies : " What do you think of Garrick ? He has refused me an order for the play for Miss Williams, because he knows the house will be full, and that an order would be worth three shillings.
Stran 154 - Redress the rigours of the inclement clime; Aid slighted truth with thy persuasive strain ; Teach erring man to spurn the rage of gain ; Teach him, that states of native strength...
Stran 114 - We walked in the evening in Greenwich park. He asked me, I suppose, by way of trying my disposition, " Is not this very fine?" Having no exquisite relish of the beauties of nature, and being more delighted with " the busy hum of men," I answered " Yes, sir ; but not equal to Fleet-street." JOHNSON. "You are right, sir.