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In writing de- dications for others , he considered himself as by no means speaking his own sentiments . Notwithstanding his long silence , I never omitted to write to him , when I had any thing worthy of communicating . VOL . II .
In writing de- dications for others , he considered himself as by no means speaking his own sentiments . Notwithstanding his long silence , I never omitted to write to him , when I had any thing worthy of communicating . VOL . II .
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EPISTLES , Dec. iii . cap . 6. " Of the different de- grees of heavenly glory . " This most learned and ingenious writer , however , was not the first who suggested this image ; for it is found also in an old book entitled A Work worth ...
EPISTLES , Dec. iii . cap . 6. " Of the different de- grees of heavenly glory . " This most learned and ingenious writer , however , was not the first who suggested this image ; for it is found also in an old book entitled A Work worth ...
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But I wonder , sir , you have not more pleasure in writing than in not writing . " JOHN- SON . " Sir , you may wonder . ” He talked of making verses , and observed , " The great difficulty is , to know when you have made good ones .
But I wonder , sir , you have not more pleasure in writing than in not writing . " JOHN- SON . " Sir , you may wonder . ” He talked of making verses , and observed , " The great difficulty is , to know when you have made good ones .
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I wish you were in my new study ; I am now writing the first letter in it . I think it looks very pretty about me . " Dyer is constant at THE CLUB ; Hawkins is remiss ; I am not over diligent . Dr. Nugent , Dr. Goldsmith , and Mr.
I wish you were in my new study ; I am now writing the first letter in it . I think it looks very pretty about me . " Dyer is constant at THE CLUB ; Hawkins is remiss ; I am not over diligent . Dr. Nugent , Dr. Goldsmith , and Mr.
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I hope you make what enquiries you can , and write down what is told you . The little things which distinguish domestick characters are soon forgotten : if you delay to enquire , you will have no information ; if you neglect to write ...
I hope you make what enquiries you can , and write down what is told you . The little things which distinguish domestick characters are soon forgotten : if you delay to enquire , you will have no information ; if you neglect to write ...
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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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