The Life of Samuel JohnsonModern Library, 1965 - 559 pagina's |
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Pagina 91
... less virtue ; he leaves no example to his friends , nor bequeaths any honour to his descendants . The only reason why we lament a soldier's death , is , that we think he might have lived longer ; yet this cause of grief is common to ...
... less virtue ; he leaves no example to his friends , nor bequeaths any honour to his descendants . The only reason why we lament a soldier's death , is , that we think he might have lived longer ; yet this cause of grief is common to ...
Pagina 474
... less , nor eat an ounce less meat . I would have knocked the factious dogs on the head , to be sure ; but I was not vexed . ' Boswell . I declare , Sir , upon my honour , I did imagine I was vexed , and took a pride in it ; but it was ...
... less , nor eat an ounce less meat . I would have knocked the factious dogs on the head , to be sure ; but I was not vexed . ' Boswell . I declare , Sir , upon my honour , I did imagine I was vexed , and took a pride in it ; but it was ...
Pagina 524
... less satisfaction , that , for about a week past , my asthma has been less afflictive . ' Lichfield . October 2. ' Whither or when I shall make my next re- move , I cannot tell ; but I entreat you , dear Sir , to let me know , from time ...
... less satisfaction , that , for about a week past , my asthma has been less afflictive . ' Lichfield . October 2. ' Whither or when I shall make my next re- move , I cannot tell ; but I entreat you , dear Sir , to let me know , from time ...
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