The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary 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 3National ilustrated library, 1863 |
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Pagina 4
... wrote the English language with great purity , as evidenced by his controversy with Mr. Sharpe , the Italian tourist . Dr. Johnson procured him the situation of Italian master in Mr. Thrale's family . He was born in 1716 and died in ...
... wrote the English language with great purity , as evidenced by his controversy with Mr. Sharpe , the Italian tourist . Dr. Johnson procured him the situation of Italian master in Mr. Thrale's family . He was born in 1716 and died in ...
Pagina 5
... wrote an account of that country , of which Dr. Johnson published an abridged translation . He was born at Lisbon in 1593 , and died at Coimbra in 1678.—ED. 2 Sir John Pringle was one of the most eminent physicians and natural ...
... wrote an account of that country , of which Dr. Johnson published an abridged translation . He was born at Lisbon in 1593 , and died at Coimbra in 1678.—ED. 2 Sir John Pringle was one of the most eminent physicians and natural ...
Pagina 6
... . Johnson had been acquainted . JOHNSON : " I wrote some thing for Lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court- ΟΜΑΙ . he was a mighty The character of a martial . 6 [ 1776 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
... . Johnson had been acquainted . JOHNSON : " I wrote some thing for Lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court- ΟΜΑΙ . he was a mighty The character of a martial . 6 [ 1776 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
Pagina 12
... wrote except for money . " Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . 66 He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to ...
... wrote except for money . " Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . 66 He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to ...
Pagina 13
... wrote " The Polite Phi- losopher , " and of the awkward and uncouth Robert Levett ; of Lord Thur- low , and Mr. Sastres , the Italian mas- 2 MR . ELLIS . 66 ter ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating Lady ...
... wrote " The Polite Phi- losopher , " and of the awkward and uncouth Robert Levett ; of Lord Thur- low , and Mr. Sastres , the Italian mas- 2 MR . ELLIS . 66 ter ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating Lady ...
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Pagina 87 - To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible. 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.
Pagina 87 - 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...
Pagina 47 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Pagina 106 - How is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes?
Pagina 90 - Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life ; for there is in London all that life can afford.
Pagina 103 - O SOLITUDE, romantic maid ! Whether by nodding towers you tread, Or haunt the desert's trackless gloom, Or hover o'er the yawning tomb, Or climb the Andes' clifted side, Or by the Nile's coy source abide, Or, starting from your half-year's sleep, From Hecla view the thawing deep, Or, at the purple dawn of day, Tadmor's marble waste survey ; You, recluse, again I woo, And again your steps pursue.
Pagina 191 - Curst be the verse, how well soe'er it flow, That tends to make one worthy man my foe...
Pagina 56 - ... from England, you would amplify knowledge with new views and new objects. Set about it therefore, if you can: do what you can easily do without anxious exactness. Lay the foundation, and leave the superstructure to posterity. I am, Sir, 'Your most humble servant, 'SAM. JOHNSON.
Pagina 23 - Wednesday I called on him about half an hour before dinner, as I often did when we were to dine out together, to see that he was ready in time, and to accompany him. I found him buffeting his books, as upon a former occasion, covered with dust, and making no preparation for going abroad. "How is this, sir? (said I). Don't you recollect that you are to dine at Mr. Dilly's?" Johnson: "Sir, I did not think of going to Dilly's: it went out of my head. I have ordered dinner at home with Mrs. Williams.
Pagina 23 - Well, Sir, and what then? What care / for his patriotic friends? Poh!" BOSWELL. "I should not be surprised to find Jack Wilkes there." JOHNSON. "And if Jack Wilkes should be there, what is that to me, Sir? My dear friend, let us have no more of this. I am sorry to be angry with you; but really it is treating me strangely to talk to me as if I could not meet any company whatever, occasionally.