The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Հատոր 19J. Johnson, J. Nichols, R. Baldwin, Otridge and Son, J. Sewell, F. and C. Rivington, T. Payne, R. Faulder, G. and J. Robinson, R. Lea, J. Nunn, W. Cuthell, T. Egerton, ... [and 12 others], 1801 |
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... true these notes were rather explanatory than critical ; they served to justify Dr. Johnson's assertion , " that Stella had not much literature . " By the remarks already printed on bishop Burnet's preface to the " History of the ...
... true these notes were rather explanatory than critical ; they served to justify Dr. Johnson's assertion , " that Stella had not much literature . " By the remarks already printed on bishop Burnet's preface to the " History of the ...
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... true reason was , his demand of a large additional salary , more than he had before my time ; so he left the office , and was not turned out . I My desire is to be in charity with all men ; could say as much of you , you had sooner ...
... true reason was , his demand of a large additional salary , more than he had before my time ; so he left the office , and was not turned out . I My desire is to be in charity with all men ; could say as much of you , you had sooner ...
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... I acquire by the want of spending it in talk ; and be- lieve me to be , with true esteem and friendship , Your most obedient humble servant , & c . FROM FROM SIR CHARLES WOGAN * TO DR . SWIFT . 68 LETTERS TO AND FROM.
... I acquire by the want of spending it in talk ; and be- lieve me to be , with true esteem and friendship , Your most obedient humble servant , & c . FROM FROM SIR CHARLES WOGAN * TO DR . SWIFT . 68 LETTERS TO AND FROM.
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... true , my design was to have travelled and been received in- cognito . I had taken my measures for it in the best manner I could devise . But all my art and travestie was vain . His Mentor was superiour to my Uranius , who could not ...
... true , my design was to have travelled and been received in- cognito . I had taken my measures for it in the best manner I could devise . But all my art and travestie was vain . His Mentor was superiour to my Uranius , who could not ...
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... true , was restored to her livings ; but her pales were so ill fenced , that an inundation of all those sectaries , who had so lately born her down to the ground , 4 ground , has forced its way into her very sanctuary DR . SWIFT . 93.
... true , was restored to her livings ; but her pales were so ill fenced , that an inundation of all those sectaries , who had so lately born her down to the ground , 4 ground , has forced its way into her very sanctuary DR . SWIFT . 93.
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Էջ 210 - This was all said and done with his usual seriousness on such occasions ; and, in spite of every thing we could say to the contrary, he actually obliged us to take the money.
Էջ 220 - Three years afterwards (1704) was published the Tale of a Tub. Of this book charity may be persuaded to think that it might be written, by a man of a peculiar character, without ill intention ; but it is certainly of dangerous example.
Էջ 210 - Ay, that would have done very well : two shillings : tarts a shilling. But you will drink a glass of wine with me, though you supped so much before your usual time, only to spare my pocket.' — ' No, we had rather talk with you than drink with you.
Էջ 211 - ... neglect of those ceremonies which custom has established as the barriers between one order of society and another. This transgression of regularity was by himself and his admirers termed greatness of soul ; but a great mind disdains to hold any thing by courtesy, and therefore never usurps what a lawful claimant may take away. He that encroaches on another's dignity, puts himself in his power; he is either repelled with helpless indignity, or endured by clemency and condescension.
Էջ 210 - But, if you had supped with me, as in all reason you ought to have done, you must then have drunk with me.
Էջ 206 - This easy and safe conveyance of meaning it was Swift's desire to attain, and for having attained he deserves praise, though perhaps not the highest praise. For purposes merely didactic, when something is to be told that was not known before, it is the best mode, but against that inattention by which known truths are suffered to lie neglected, it makes no provision ; it instructs, but does not persuade.
Էջ 43 - Temple, for recommending me to the late king, although without success, and for his choice of me to take care of his posthumous writings. But I hope you will not charge my living in his family as an obligation, for I was educated to little purpose, if I retired to his house on any other motives than the benefit of his conversation and advice, and the opportunity of pursuing my studies. For, being born to no fortune, I was at his death as far to seek as ever, and perhaps you will allow that I v. as...
Էջ 2 - I am in, how low I am fallen in your honour's thoughts, has denied me assurance enough to beg this favour, till I find it impossible to avoid : and I entreat your honour to understand, that no person is admitted here to a living, without some knowledge of his abilities for it : which it being reckoned impossible to judge in those who are not ordained, the usual method is to admit men first to some small reader's place, till, by preaching upon occasions, they can value themselves for better preferment.
Էջ 212 - The greatest difficulty that occurs, in analy2ing his character, is to discover by what depravity of intellect he took delight in revolving ideas, from which • almost every other mind shrinks with disgust.
Էջ 149 - The Duchess of Marlborough makes great court to me; but I am too old for her, mind and body.