The Works of Samuel Johnson: LL.D. A New Edition in Twelve Volumes. With an Essay on His Life and Genius, by Arthur Murphy, Esq, Հատոր 3

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F. C. and J. Rivington, 1823

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Էջ 46 - Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them ; for this is the law and the prophets.
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