| Samuel Johnson - 1798 - 464 strani
...his anfwer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. faid, " Sir, a defire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being, whofe mind is not debauched, will be willing to [give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton... | |
| James Boswell - 1799 - 496 strani
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sir (said...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." ' variety of ships that were lying at anchor, and with the beautiful country on each side of the river.... | |
| James Boswell - 1799 - 640 strani
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors.' He then called to the boy, 'What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?' ' Sir, (said...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge1.' We landed at the Old Swan', and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 228 strani
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?":—" Sir (said...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind;... | |
| James Boswell - 1807 - 514 strani
...called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sir (said the boy), 1 would give what I have." Johnson was much pleased with his answer, 1 ? 63 and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then jjjtlt? turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire... | |
| Wakefield, Edward - 1812 - 954 strani
...as given in the preamble to the Act of 1803, where it is stated, • We'd's Killarney, p. 167. •f A desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind,...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has got to get knowledge. Johnson, see his Life by Bow«W,vol.i. p. 423. J Dr. Adam Smith, speaking of... | |
| John Selden - 1818 - 678 strani
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" — " Sir (said...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind;... | |
| James Boswell - 1820 - 384 strani
...Orphens to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sir," said...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,... | |
| James Boswell - 1820 - 442 strani
...sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, tokuow about the Argonauts ?" "Sirt (said the boy), I would give what I have." Johnson...answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then tarning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every... | |
| James Boswell - 1820 - 372 strani
..." What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonants ?" " Sir," said the boy, " I would (jive what I have." Johnson was much pleased with his answer,...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,... | |
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