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Pagina 5
When it was quelled , George , not Luke , was pun- ished by his head being encircled with a red hot iron crown : corona candescente ferrea coronatur . " The same severity of torture was exercised on the earl of Athol , one of the ...
When it was quelled , George , not Luke , was pun- ished by his head being encircled with a red hot iron crown : corona candescente ferrea coronatur . " The same severity of torture was exercised on the earl of Athol , one of the ...
Pagina 6
... a new gown at a dancing - school ball , a general at the head of a victorious army , and an orator after having made an eloquent speech in a great assembly . JOHNSON . " Sir , that all who are happy are equally happy , is not true .
... a new gown at a dancing - school ball , a general at the head of a victorious army , and an orator after having made an eloquent speech in a great assembly . JOHNSON . " Sir , that all who are happy are equally happy , is not true .
Pagina 9
You may shoot a man through the head , and say you in- tended to miss him ; but the judge will order you to be hanged . An alleged want of intention , when evil is com- mitted , will not be allowed in a court of justice .
You may shoot a man through the head , and say you in- tended to miss him ; but the judge will order you to be hanged . An alleged want of intention , when evil is com- mitted , will not be allowed in a court of justice .
Pagina 19
I wish there were some cure , like the lover's leap , for all heads of which some single idea has obtained an unreasonable and irregular possession . Mind your own affairs , and leave the Corsicans to theirs .
I wish there were some cure , like the lover's leap , for all heads of which some single idea has obtained an unreasonable and irregular possession . Mind your own affairs , and leave the Corsicans to theirs .
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His ..., Volume 2 James Boswell Volledige weergave - 1791 |
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Oxford English classics Volume 2 van The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Auteur | James Boswell |
| Uitgever | Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | Oxford University |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 18 juni 2007 |
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