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... learned from him is his account of Rites and Mythology ; which , though desirable to be known for the sake of understanding other parts of ancient authours , is the least pleasing or valuable part of their writings . " " Mattaire's ...
... learned from him is his account of Rites and Mythology ; which , though desirable to be known for the sake of understanding other parts of ancient authours , is the least pleasing or valuable part of their writings . " " Mattaire's ...
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... learned gentleman read to him a letter of compliment which he had received from one of the Professors of a Foreign University . Johnson , in an irritable fit , thinking there was too much ostentation , said , ' I never receive any of ...
... learned gentleman read to him a letter of compliment which he had received from one of the Professors of a Foreign University . Johnson , in an irritable fit , thinking there was too much ostentation , said , ' I never receive any of ...
Pagina 8
... learned languages : though I was somewhat mortified that I had it not so much to myself , as I should have thought . " 66 Talking of the minuteness with which people will record the sayings of eminent persons , a story was told , that ...
... learned languages : though I was somewhat mortified that I had it not so much to myself , as I should have thought . " 66 Talking of the minuteness with which people will record the sayings of eminent persons , a story was told , that ...
Pagina 12
... learned and unlearned , as between the living and the dead . " " It is very remarkable , that he retained in his memory very slight and trivial , as well as important , 7 things . As an instance of this , it 12 THE LIFE OF.
... learned and unlearned , as between the living and the dead . " " It is very remarkable , that he retained in his memory very slight and trivial , as well as important , 7 things . As an instance of this , it 12 THE LIFE OF.
Pagina 14
... learned gentleman ; and , after he was gone , said to Mr. Langton , Sir , I am obliged to you for having asked me this evening . Parr is a fair man.2 I do not know when I have had an occasion of such free controversy . It is remark- 2 ...
... learned gentleman ; and , after he was gone , said to Mr. Langton , Sir , I am obliged to you for having asked me this evening . Parr is a fair man.2 I do not know when I have had an occasion of such free controversy . It is remark- 2 ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour ..., Volume 4 James Boswell Volledige weergave - 1839 |
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