The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent & Company, 1907 |
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... Oxford . Some valuable observations were communicated by James Bindley , Esq . , First Commissioner in the Stamp - Office , which have been acknowledged in their proper places . For all those without any signature , Mr. Malone is ...
... Oxford . Some valuable observations were communicated by James Bindley , Esq . , First Commissioner in the Stamp - Office , which have been acknowledged in their proper places . For all those without any signature , Mr. Malone is ...
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... hope for the countenance of that venerable Gentleman to this Work , will appear from what he wrote to me upon a former occasion from Oxford , November 17 , 1785 : - " Dear Sir , I hazard this Boswell's Advertisement xvii.
... hope for the countenance of that venerable Gentleman to this Work , will appear from what he wrote to me upon a former occasion from Oxford , November 17 , 1785 : - " Dear Sir , I hazard this Boswell's Advertisement xvii.
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... Oxford Uni- versity . He visits France with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale ( October and November ) . His Journey to the West- ern Islands of Scotland and Taxation no Tyranny published . Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America , and Sheridan's ...
... Oxford Uni- versity . He visits France with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale ( October and November ) . His Journey to the West- ern Islands of Scotland and Taxation no Tyranny published . Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America , and Sheridan's ...
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... Oxford , Dr. Adams , now master of Pembroke College , told me , I was the best qualified for the University that he had ever known come there . ' In estimating the progress of his mind during these two years , as well as in future ...
... Oxford , Dr. Adams , now master of Pembroke College , told me , I was the best qualified for the University that he had ever known come there . ' In estimating the progress of his mind during these two years , as well as in future ...
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... Oxford , 20th March , 1776 . 3 It ought to be remembered , that Dr. Johnson was apt , in his literary as well as moral exercises , to overcharge his defects . Dr. Adams informed me , that he attended his Autor's lectures , and also the ...
... Oxford , 20th March , 1776 . 3 It ought to be remembered , that Dr. Johnson was apt , in his literary as well as moral exercises , to overcharge his defects . Dr. Adams informed me , that he attended his Autor's lectures , and also the ...
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Стр. 152 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation. My Lord, your lordship's most humble, most obedient servant,
Стр. 108 - Secure whate'er he gives, he gives the best. Yet when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires, Pour forth thy fervours for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resign'd...
Стр. 151 - I might boast myself le vainqueur du vainqueur de la terre, — that I might obtain that regard for which I saw the world contending ; but I found my attendance so little encouraged, that neither pride nor modesty would, suffer me to continue it.
Стр. 151 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed 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 cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the Publick should consider me as owing that to a Patron, which Providence has enabled me to do for myself.
Стр. 151 - Dictionary is recommended to the public, were written by your Lordship. To be so distinguished is an honour which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge.
Стр. 32 - His studies had been so various that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great ; and what he did not immediately know he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication, that it may be doubted whether a day now passes in which I have not some advantage from his friendship.
Стр. 210 - No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned.
Стр. 523 - Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
Стр. 108 - Implore his aid, in his decisions rest, Secure whate'er he gives, he gives the best. Yet when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires...
Стр. 387 - If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.