The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, ... By James Boswell, EsqH. Baldwin and Son, 1799 |
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... , that inexplicable part of our 4 Poetical Review of the Literary and Moral Character of Dr. Johnson , by John Courtenay , Esq . M. P. frame , appears highly probable . He told Mr. Para- A. D. 1728. ] DR . JOHNSON . 39.
... , that inexplicable part of our 4 Poetical Review of the Literary and Moral Character of Dr. Johnson , by John Courtenay , Esq . M. P. frame , appears highly probable . He told Mr. Para- A. D. 1728. ] DR . JOHNSON . 39.
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... appears highly probable . He told Mr. Para- dise that he was sometimes so languid and inefficient , that he could not distinguish the hour upon the town - clock . Johnson , upon the first violent attack of this dis- order , strove to ...
... appears highly probable . He told Mr. Para- dise that he was sometimes so languid and inefficient , that he could not distinguish the hour upon the town - clock . Johnson , upon the first violent attack of this dis- order , strove to ...
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... appears from the following passage in his minutes kept by way of diary : Sept. 7 , 1736. I have this day entered 28th upon my 66 year . Mayest thou , O God , enable me , for JESUS CHRIST's sake , to spend this in such a manner , that I ...
... appears from the following passage in his minutes kept by way of diary : Sept. 7 , 1736. I have this day entered 28th upon my 66 year . Mayest thou , O God , enable me , for JESUS CHRIST's sake , to spend this in such a manner , that I ...
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... appears , from his early notes or memoran- dums in my possession , to have at various times at- tempted , or at least planned , a methodical course of * [ He told Dr. Burney that he never wrote any of his works that were printed , twice ...
... appears , from his early notes or memoran- dums in my possession , to have at various times at- tempted , or at least planned , a methodical course of * [ He told Dr. Burney that he never wrote any of his works that were printed , twice ...
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... appears from a note in one of Johnson's little diaries of the following year , which strongly displays his spirit and virtuous dignity of mind . " 1732 , Julii 15. Undecim aureos deposui , quo die quicquid ante matris funus ( quod serum ...
... appears from a note in one of Johnson's little diaries of the following year , which strongly displays his spirit and virtuous dignity of mind . " 1732 , Julii 15. Undecim aureos deposui , quo die quicquid ante matris funus ( quod serum ...
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Página 227 - 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,
Página 226 - 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 public should consider me as owing that to a patron which Providence has enabled me to do for myself.
Página 226 - I waited in your outward rooms, or was repulsed from your door ; during which time I have been pushing on my work through difficulties, of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it, at last, to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance,* one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour. Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a Patron before. " The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks.
Página 194 - Whoever wishes to attain an English style, familiar but not coarse, and elegant but not ostentatious, must give his days and nights to the volumes of...
Página 372 - ... which he might be extricated. He then told me that he had a novel ready for the press, which he produced to me.
Página 225 - I have been lately informed by the proprietor of ' The World,' that two papers, in which my ' 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. " When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your lordship, I was overpowered, like...
Página 54 - 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.
Página 164 - Where then shall Hope and Fear their objects find? Must dull suspense corrupt the stagnant mind? Must helpless man, in ignorance sedate, Roll darkling down the torrent of his fate?
Página 171 - Somebody talked of happy moments for composition, and how a man can write at one time and not at another. "Nay," said Dr Johnson, "a man may write at any time if he will set himself doggedly to it.
Página xxxii - After my death I wish no other herald, No other speaker of my living actions, To keep mine honour from corruption, But such an honest chronicler as Griffith.