The Life of Samuel Johnson, Volume 1Gabriel Wells, 1922 |
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... write the Life of him who excelled all mankind in writing the lives of others , and who , whether we consider his extraor- dinary endowments , or his various works , has been equalled by few in any age , is an arduous , and may be ...
... write the Life of him who excelled all mankind in writing the lives of others , and who , whether we consider his extraor- dinary endowments , or his various works , has been equalled by few in any age , is an arduous , and may be ...
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... write successfully for the stage , and never made another attempt in that species of composition . When asked how he ... writes a book , thinks himself wiser or wittier than the rest of mankind ; he supposes that he can instruct or amuse ...
... write successfully for the stage , and never made another attempt in that species of composition . When asked how he ... writes a book , thinks himself wiser or wittier than the rest of mankind ; he supposes that he can instruct or amuse ...
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... write soon , and to write often , and to write long letters , which I hope in time to repay you ; but you must be a patient creditor . I have , however , this of gratitude , that I think of you with regard , when I do not , perhaps ...
... write soon , and to write often , and to write long letters , which I hope in time to repay you ; but you must be a patient creditor . I have , however , this of gratitude , that I think of you with regard , when I do not , perhaps ...
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