 | 1755 - 694 pagina’s
...In hope of giving longevity to that which its own nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country,...that we may no longer yield the palm of philology to the nations of the continent. The chief glory of every people arifes from its authors : whether... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1768 - 1002 pagina’s
...In hope of giving longevity to that which its own nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country,...that we may no longer yield the palm of philology to the nations of the continent. The chief glory of every people arifes from its authors : whether... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1774 - 374 pagina’s
...In Hope of giving Longevity to that which its own Nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this Book, the Labour of Years, to the Honour of my Country,...that we may no longer yield the Palm of Philology to the Nations of the Continent. The chief Glory of every People arrfes from its Authours ! Whether... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1774 - 412 pagina’s
...Hope of giving Longevity to tha{ •which: its own Nature forbids to be immortal, I have demoted this Book, the Labour of Years, to the Honour of m'y Country,...that we may no longer yield the Palm of Philology to the Nations of the Continent. The chief Glory of every People arifes from its Au{hours ! Whether... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1774 - 374 pagina’s
...the Labour of Years, to the Honour of my Country, that we may no longer yield the Palm of Philology to the Nations of the Continent. The chief Glory of every People arifes from its Authours ! Whether I mall add any Thing by my own Writings to the Reputation of Englijk Literature,... | |
 | Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 500 pagina’s
...I have devoted this k, the labour of years, to the honour of my 6 country, ENGLISH DICTIONARY. aa; Country, that we may no longer yield the palm of philology,...arifes from its authors: whether I fhall add any thing bf my own writings to the reputation of English literature, muft be left to time : much of my life... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1806 - 376 pagina’s
...In hope of giving longevity to that which its own nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country,...may no longer yield the palm of philology, without a contest, to the nations of the continent. The chief glory of every people arises from its authors :... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1809 - 488 pagina’s
...In hope of giving longevity to that which its own nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country,...may no longer yield the palm of philology, without a contest, to the nations of the continent. The chief glory of .every people arises from its authors... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1812 - 808 pagina’s
...In hope of giving longevity to that which its own nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country,...may no longer yield the palm of philology, without a contei;, to the nations of the continent. The chief glory of even people arises from its authors: whether... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1816 - 492 pagina’s
...In hope of giving longevity to that which its own nature forbids to be immortal, I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country,...may no longer yield the palm of philology, without a contest, to the nations of the continent. The chief glory of every people arises from its authors :... | |
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I have devoted this book, the labour of years, to the honour of my country, that we may no longer yield the palm of philology, without a contest, to the nations of the continent. 
