The Life of Samuel JohnsonModern Library, 1965 - 559 pagina's |
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Pagina 335
... perhaps I may obtain some instruction . My plan does not exact much ; but I wish to distinguish Watts , a man who never wrote but for a good purpose . Be pleased to do for me what you can . ' I am , Sir , ' Your humble servant , ' SAM ...
... perhaps I may obtain some instruction . My plan does not exact much ; but I wish to distinguish Watts , a man who never wrote but for a good purpose . Be pleased to do for me what you can . ' I am , Sir , ' Your humble servant , ' SAM ...
Pagina 364
... perhaps may with more reason be de- nied , that there are certain relations between man and man which may make slavery necessary and just , yet it can never be proved that he who is now suing for his freedom ever stood in any of those ...
... perhaps may with more reason be de- nied , that there are certain relations between man and man which may make slavery necessary and just , yet it can never be proved that he who is now suing for his freedom ever stood in any of those ...
Pagina 533
... perhaps , impress the unthinking with serious- ness . ' You know , ( says he , ) I never thought confidence with respect to futurity any part of the character of a brave , a wise , or a good man . Bravery has no place where it can avail ...
... perhaps , impress the unthinking with serious- ness . ' You know , ( says he , ) I never thought confidence with respect to futurity any part of the character of a brave , a wise , or a good man . Bravery has no place where it can avail ...
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