The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Հատոր 3J. Murray, 1835 |
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... both were disordered in mind , and that what was called vice was , in truth , disease , and required a madhouse rather than a prison . — CROKER . attack upon him ; but that it was afterwards dis- 18 1767 . LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... both were disordered in mind , and that what was called vice was , in truth , disease , and required a madhouse rather than a prison . — CROKER . attack upon him ; but that it was afterwards dis- 18 1767 . LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... truth , that ( 1 ) Dr. Johnson did not like that his friends should bring their manuscripts for him to read , and he liked still less to read them when they were brought : sometimes , however , when he could not refuse , he would take ...
... truth , that ( 1 ) Dr. Johnson did not like that his friends should bring their manuscripts for him to read , and he liked still less to read them when they were brought : sometimes , however , when he could not refuse , he would take ...
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... truth ; let not the contempt of super- stition precipitate you into infidelity , or the horror of infidelity ensnare you in superstition . I sincerely wish you successful and happy , for I am , Sir , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " - LETTER ...
... truth ; let not the contempt of super- stition precipitate you into infidelity , or the horror of infidelity ensnare you in superstition . I sincerely wish you successful and happy , for I am , Sir , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " - LETTER ...
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... truth . There is no great merit in telling how many plays have ghosts in them , and how this ghost is better than that . You must shew how terror is impressed on the human heart . In the description of night in SON . 6 ( 1 ) And yet ...
... truth . There is no great merit in telling how many plays have ghosts in them , and how this ghost is better than that . You must shew how terror is impressed on the human heart . In the description of night in SON . 6 ( 1 ) And yet ...
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... truth of this reflection may be confirmed by many and eminent instances , some of which will occur to most of my readers . ( 2 ) When we were alone , I introduced the subject of death , and endeavoured to maintain that the fear of it ...
... truth of this reflection may be confirmed by many and eminent instances , some of which will occur to most of my readers . ( 2 ) When we were alone , I introduced the subject of death , and endeavoured to maintain that the fear of it ...
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Էջ 254 - By inscribing this slight performance to you, I do not mean so much to compliment you as myself. It may do me some honour to inform the public, that I have lived many years in intimacy with you. It may serve the interests of mankind also to inform them, that the greatest wit may be found in a character, without impairing the most unaffected piety.
Էջ 306 - ... the assistance of one of the ablest lawyers in the kingdom ;' and he will read it to him (laughing all the time). He believes he has made this will ; but he did not make it: you, Chambers, made it for him. I trust you have had more conscience than to make him say, ' being of sound understanding ;' ha, ha, ha ! I hope he has left me a legacy. I'd have his will turned into verse, like a ballad.
Էջ 208 - Why, Sir, if you were to read Richardson for the story, your impatience would be so much fretted that you would hang yourself. But you must read him for the sentiment, and consider the story as only giving occasion to the sentiment.
Էջ 85 - Why, sir, that was because he knew the strange colour would attract crowds to gaze at it, and thus they might hear of him, and see how well he could make a coat even of so absurd a colour.
Էջ 163 - TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS, IN LEICESTER-FIELDS. "DEAR SIR, " WHEN I came to Lichfield, I found that my portrait * had been much visited, and much admired. Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place ; and I was pleased with the dignity conferred by such a testimony of your regard. " Be pleased, therefore, to accept the thanks of, Sir, " Your most obliged, and most humble servant, "SAM. JOHNSON. " Compliments to Miss Reynolds.
Էջ 280 - My dear Sir, you surely will not rank his compilation of the Roman History with the works of other historians of this age ?
Էջ 203 - But, Sir, in the British Constitution it is surely of importance to keep up a spirit in the people, so as to preserve a balance against the Crown ". JoHNSON : " Sir, I perceive you are a vile Whig. — Why all this childish jealousy of the power of the Crown ? The Crown has not power enough.
Էջ 256 - On Tuesday, April 13, he and Dr. Goldsmith and I dined at General Oglethorpe's. Goldsmith expatiated on the common topick, that the race of our people was degenerated, and that this was owing to luxury. JOHNSON. " Sir, in the first place, I doubt the fact. I believe there are as many tall men in England now, as ever there were.
Էջ 229 - I collated such copies as I could procure, and wished for more, but have not found the collectors of these rarities very communicative.
Էջ 86 - Love various minds does variously inspire : It stirs in gentle bosoms gentle fire, Like that of incense on the altar laid ; But raging flames tempestuous souls invade : A fire which every windy passion blows, . With pride it mounts, or with revenge it glows.