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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... knowledge and abilities , but on account of the magnificent , yet dangerous embassy , in which he is now em- ployed , which makes every thing that relates to him peculiarly interesting . Lord MACARTNEY favoured me with his own copy of ...
... knowledge and abilities , but on account of the magnificent , yet dangerous embassy , in which he is now em- ployed , which makes every thing that relates to him peculiarly interesting . Lord MACARTNEY favoured me with his own copy of ...
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... knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid formality of his manners , it is evident that they never could have lived together with companionable ease and familiarity ; nor had Sir John Hawkins that nice perception ...
... knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid formality of his manners , it is evident that they never could have lived together with companionable ease and familiarity ; nor had Sir John Hawkins that nice perception ...
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... knowledge , to virtue and to truth . " + What I consider as the peculiar value of the fol lowing work , is , the quantity it contains of Johnson's conversation ; which is universally acknowledged to have been eminently instructive and ...
... knowledge , to virtue and to truth . " + What I consider as the peculiar value of the fol lowing work , is , the quantity it contains of Johnson's conversation ; which is universally acknowledged to have been eminently instructive and ...
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... knowledge , whether we intend to enlarge our science , or increase our virtue , are more important than pub- lick occurrences , Thus Sallust , the great master of nature , has not forgot in his account of Catiline to remark , that his ...
... knowledge , whether we intend to enlarge our science , or increase our virtue , are more important than pub- lick occurrences , Thus Sallust , the great master of nature , has not forgot in his account of Catiline to remark , that his ...
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... knowledge may be gained of a man's real character , by a short conversation with one of his servants , than from a formal and studied narrative , begun with his pedigree , and ended with his funeral . " There are indeed , some natural ...
... knowledge may be gained of a man's real character , by a short conversation with one of his servants , than from a formal and studied narrative , begun with his pedigree , and ended with his funeral . " There are indeed , some natural ...
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الصفحة 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,
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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...
الصفحة 372 - ... which he might be extricated. He then told me that he had a novel ready for the press, which he produced to me.
الصفحة 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...
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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?
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.