| James Boswell - 1799 - 648 strani
...The Life of Johnson. ' 'Je chante le vainqueur des vainqueurs de la terre.' Boileau, L'Art poetique, iii. 272. * The following note is subjoined by Mr....seven years that had passed since he was repulsed from Chesterfield's door he had pushed on his work without one act of assistance. These ten pounds, we may... | |
| John Penn - 1800 - 212 strani
...contented with it only delayed to a period in his life-time, though it was, as he says of himself, ' 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 ?' This is a natural sentiment, eloquently expressed. Let me then bid adieu to the... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 594 strani
...mention of it could not properly riml plnc-C in a Jetter of the kind that this was," " The skephcrd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found...am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it i* no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 420 strani
...that this was." " The i " The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him ;i native of the rocks. " Is not a Patron, my Lord, one...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... | |
| James Boswell - 1807 - 514 strani
...or one smile of favour. Such treatJE^ ment I did not expect, for I never had a Patron before. 45. " The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with...enjoy it ; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it ; s till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations... | |
| John Watkins - 1808 - 568 strani
...with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbering him with help? The notice which you have been pleased...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... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1809 - 210 strani
...and have brought it at last to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance, one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour. Such treatment...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... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1809 - 372 strani
...favour. Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a patron before. " The Shepherd in Virgil grew acquainted with love, and found him a native of the...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... | |
| Nathan Drake - 1809 - 524 strani
...one who look* with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached the ground, encumbers him with help? The notice which...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... | |
| Nathan Drake - 1809 - 520 strani
...have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind ; but it has been dela} ed 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 cyniqal asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit... | |
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