The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolatory Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1W. Andrews and L. Blake, 1807 |
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Pagina 41
... Johnson was at school . Then came Hague , of whom as much might be said , with the addition that he was an elegant poet . Hague was succeeded by Green , afterwards Bishop of Lincoln , whose character in the learned world is well known ...
... Johnson was at school . Then came Hague , of whom as much might be said , with the addition that he was an elegant poet . Hague was succeeded by Green , afterwards Bishop of Lincoln , whose character in the learned world is well known ...
Pagina 64
... Johnson did not think very highly , it must be acknowl- edged that his eloquence was powerful , his views pious and charitable , his assiduity almost incredible ; and , that since his death , the integrity of his character has been ...
... Johnson did not think very highly , it must be acknowl- edged that his eloquence was powerful , his views pious and charitable , his assiduity almost incredible ; and , that since his death , the integrity of his character has been ...
Pagina 65
... Johnson's tutor . The fact , however , is , that in 1731 , Mr. Jorden quitted the College , and his pupils were transferred to Dr. Adams ; so that had Johnson returned , Dr. Adams would have been his tutor . It is to be wished , that ...
... Johnson's tutor . The fact , however , is , that in 1731 , Mr. Jorden quitted the College , and his pupils were transferred to Dr. Adams ; so that had Johnson returned , Dr. Adams would have been his tutor . It is to be wished , that ...
Pagina 68
... Johnson some years afterwards : " As the particulars of the former part of Dr. John- son's life do not seem to be very accurately known , a lady hopes that the following information may not be unacceptable . " She remembers Dr. Johnson ...
... Johnson some years afterwards : " As the particulars of the former part of Dr. John- son's life do not seem to be very accurately known , a lady hopes that the following information may not be unacceptable . " She remembers Dr. Johnson ...
Pagina 71
... Johnson's chief induce- ment to continue here . In what manner he employed his pen at this period , or whether he derived from it any pecuniary advan- tage , I have not been able to ascertain . He probably got a little money from Mr ...
... Johnson's chief induce- ment to continue here . In what manner he employed his pen at this period , or whether he derived from it any pecuniary advan- tage , I have not been able to ascertain . He probably got a little money from Mr ...
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Pagina 206 - Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help...
Pagina 206 - 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.
Pagina 179 - 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.
Pagina 156 - 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 resign'd...
Pagina 205 - 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...
Pagina 357 - What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ? ' 'Sir, (said the boy,) I would give what I have.' Johnson was much pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me,
Pagina 161 - 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.
Pagina 367 - After we came out of the church, we stood talking for some time together of bishop Berkeley's ingenious sophistry to prove the non-existence of matter, and that every thing in the universe is merely ideal. I observed, that though we are satisfied his doctrine is not true, it is impossible to refute it. I never shall forget the alacrity with which Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force against a large stone, till he rebounded from it —
Pagina 42 - I would rather have the rod to be the general terror to all, to make them learn, than tell a child if you do thus or thus, you will be more esteemed than your brothers or sisters. The rod produces an effect which terminates in itself. A child is afraid of being whipped, and gets his task, and there's an end on't ; whereas, by exciting emulation, and comparisons of superiority, you lay the foundation of lasting mischief; you make brothers and sisters hate each other.
Pagina 481 - Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy, he said, was the only book that ever took him out of bed two hours sooner than he wished to rise.