The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volumen1G. Dearborn, 1835 |
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... sure not above twice . Johnson might have esteemed him for his decent , religious demeanour , and his knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid formality of his manners , it is evident that they never could have lived ...
... sure not above twice . Johnson might have esteemed him for his decent , religious demeanour , and his knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid formality of his manners , it is evident that they never could have lived ...
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... sure . 66 39 Mr. Michael Johnson was a man of a large and robust body , and of a strong and active mind ; yet , as in the most solid rocks veins observed , carefully suppressed by domestic or of unsound substance are often discovered ...
... sure . 66 39 Mr. Michael Johnson was a man of a large and robust body , and of a strong and active mind ; yet , as in the most solid rocks veins observed , carefully suppressed by domestic or of unsound substance are often discovered ...
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... sure in being drawn upon the ice by a boy barefooted , who pulled him along by a gar- ter fixed round him ; no very easy operation , as his size was remarkably large . His de- fective sight , indeed , prevented him from enjoying the ...
... sure in being drawn upon the ice by a boy barefooted , who pulled him along by a gar- ter fixed round him ; no very easy operation , as his size was remarkably large . His de- fective sight , indeed , prevented him from enjoying the ...
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... sure- ly a clear distinction between a disorder which affects only the imagination and spir- its , while the judgement is sound , and a disor- der by which the judgement itself is im- paired . This distinction was made to me by the late ...
... sure- ly a clear distinction between a disorder which affects only the imagination and spir- its , while the judgement is sound , and a disor- der by which the judgement itself is im- paired . This distinction was made to me by the late ...
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... Sure , of all blockheads , scholars are the worst . " — BOSWELL . Johnson's meaning , however , is , that a scholar who is a blockhead , must be the worst of all block- heads , because he is without excuse . But Bram- ston , in the ...
... Sure , of all blockheads , scholars are the worst . " — BOSWELL . Johnson's meaning , however , is , that a scholar who is a blockhead , must be the worst of all block- heads , because he is without excuse . But Bram- ston , in the ...
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Página 440 - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the...
Página 78 - 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, Pour forth thy fervours for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resigned ; For love, which scarce collective man can fill; For patience, sovereign o'er transmuted ill...
Página 54 - O Thou whose power o'er moving worlds presides, Whose voice created, and whose wisdom guides, On darkling man in pure effulgence shine, And cheer the clouded mind with light divine. Tis thine alone to calm the pious breast, With silent confidence and holy rest : From thee, great God ! we spring, to thee we tend, Path, motive, guide, original, and end...
Página 113 - 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.
Página 178 - What do you think of Garrick ? He has refused me an order for the play for Miss Williams, because he knows the house will be full, and that an order would be worth three shillings.' Eager to take any opening to get into conversation with him, I ventured to say, 'O, Sir, I cannot think Mr Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you.
Página 444 - Stern o'er each bosom Reason holds her state, With daring aims irregularly great ; 'Pride in their port, defiance in their eye, I see the lords of...
Página 92 - What he attempted, he performed; he is never feeble, and he did not wish to be energetick * ; he is never rapid, and he never stagnates. His sentences have neither studied amplitude, nor affected brevity : his periods, though not diligently rounded, are voluble and easy. 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 Addison.
Página 306 - 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.
Página 180 - I'd as lief pray with Kit Smart as any one else. Another charge was, that he did not love clean linen ; and I have no passion for it.
Página 208 - At supper this night he talked of good eating- with uncommon satisfaction. " Some people (said he,) have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully ; for I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind any thing else.