The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. Murray, 1831 - Hebrides (Scotland) |
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... heard at Lichfield till I brought it . I am afraid my dear townsmen will be mentioned in future days as the last part of this nation that was civilized ' . But the days of darkness are soon to be at an end . The reading society ordered ...
... heard at Lichfield till I brought it . I am afraid my dear townsmen will be mentioned in future days as the last part of this nation that was civilized ' . But the days of darkness are soon to be at an end . The reading society ordered ...
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... heard once again that voice to which we have all so often delighted to attend . May you often hear it . If we had his mind , and his tongue , we could spare the rest . " I am not vigorous , but much better than when dear Dr. Lawrence ...
... heard once again that voice to which we have all so often delighted to attend . May you often hear it . If we had his mind , and his tongue , we could spare the rest . " I am not vigorous , but much better than when dear Dr. Lawrence ...
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... heard yesterday of your late disorder , and should think ill of myself if I had heard of it without alarm . I heard likewise of your recovery , which I sincerely wish to be complete and permanent . Your country has been in danger of ...
... heard yesterday of your late disorder , and should think ill of myself if I had heard of it without alarm . I heard likewise of your recovery , which I sincerely wish to be complete and permanent . Your country has been in danger of ...
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... heard of it . As this gentleman has the opportunity of consulting you , it needs not be supposed that he has not heard of all the proper books ; but unless he is near some library , I know not how he could peruse them ; and if he is ...
... heard of it . As this gentleman has the opportunity of consulting you , it needs not be supposed that he has not heard of all the proper books ; but unless he is near some library , I know not how he could peruse them ; and if he is ...
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... heard this remark . While we went on talking triumphantly , I was fixed in admiration , and said to Mrs. Thrale , " O for short - hand to take this down ! " " You'll carry it all in your head , " said she : " a long head is as good as ...
... heard this remark . While we went on talking triumphantly , I was fixed in admiration , and said to Mrs. Thrale , " O for short - hand to take this down ! " " You'll carry it all in your head , " said she : " a long head is as good as ...
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Page 177 - Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Page 198 - tis all a cheat; Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse, and, while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Page 177 - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love ; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Page 58 - I never heard anything from him in company that was at all striking ; and depend upon it, Sir, it is when you come close to a man in conversation, that you discover what his real abilities are : to make a speech in a public assembly is a knack. Now I honour Thurlow, Sir; Thurlow is a fine fellow; he fairly puts his mind to yours.
Page 163 - O ! my friend, the approach of death is very dreadful. I am afraid to think on that which I know I cannot avoid. It is vain to look round and round for that help which cannot be had. Yet we hope and hope, and fancy that he who has lived to-day may live to-morrow.
Page 12 - The busy day, the peaceful night, Unfelt, uncounted, glided by; His frame was firm — his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh. Then with no...
Page 101 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, •and ought to be diminished ?
Page 74 - And then, in a sort of kindly reverie, he bethought himself of his own favourite cat, and said, " But Hodge shan't be shot : no, no, Hodge shall not be shot.
Page 452 - In this work, when it shall be found that much is omitted, let it not be forgotten that much likewise is performed...
Page 11 - CONDEMN'D to Hope's delusive mine, As on we toil from day to day, By sudden blasts or slow decline Our social comforts drop away.