Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.A. S. Barnes Company, 1916 - 344 pàgines |
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... seemed noth- ing more than a mean spanielship , in the general eye . His mighty " constellation , " or sun , round whom he , as satellite , observantly gyrated , was , for the mass of men , but a huge ill - snuffed tallow light , and he ...
... seemed noth- ing more than a mean spanielship , in the general eye . His mighty " constellation , " or sun , round whom he , as satellite , observantly gyrated , was , for the mass of men , but a huge ill - snuffed tallow light , and he ...
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... seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastination were inherent in his constitu- tion , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
... seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastination were inherent in his constitu- tion , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
Pàgina 26
... seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon ...
... seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon ...
Pàgina 42
... seemed at first to catch at the proposition , but , after a pause , said , in his abrupt , decisive manner , " I believe I shall not undertake it . " That he , however , had bestowed much thought upon the subject , before he published ...
... seemed at first to catch at the proposition , but , after a pause , said , in his abrupt , decisive manner , " I believe I shall not undertake it . " That he , however , had bestowed much thought upon the subject , before he published ...
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... seemed the best that occurred , and I took it . " With what devout and conscientious sentiments this paper was undertaken , is evidenced by the fol- lowing prayer , which he composed and offered up on the occasion : " Almighty God , the ...
... seemed the best that occurred , and I took it . " With what devout and conscientious sentiments this paper was undertaken , is evidenced by the fol- lowing prayer , which he composed and offered up on the occasion : " Almighty God , the ...
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Pàgina 55 - I have been lately informed by the proprietor of ' The World,' that two papers, in which my ' Dictionary ' is recommended to the public, were written by your lordship. To be so distinguished, is an honour, which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge. " When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your...
Pàgina 312 - Canst thou not minister to a mind diseas'd, Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain, And with some sweet oblivious antidote Cleanse the stuff 'd bosom of that perilous stuff, Which weighs upon the heart ? Doct.
Pàgina 136 - I understand he was reserved, and might appear dull in company; but surely he was not dull in poetry.
Pàgina 180 - The first time I was in company with Foote was at Fitzherbert's. Having no good opinion of the fellow, I was resolved not to be pleased ; and it is very difficult to please a man against his will. I went on eating my dinner pretty sullenly, affecting not to mind him. But the dog was so very comical, that I was obliged to lay down my knife and fork, throw myself back upon my chair, and fairly laugh it out.
Pàgina 196 - When Goldsmith was dying, Dr. Turton said to him, " Your pulse is in greater disorder than it should be, from the degree of fever which you have : is your mind at ease ?" Goldsmith answered it was not.
Pàgina 76 - Johnson told me, that he went up thither without mentioning it to his servant, when he wanted to study, secure from interruption ; for he would not allow his servant to say he was not at home when he really was. ' A servant's strict regard for truth, (said he) must be weakened by such a practice.
Pàgina 320 - OATS [a grain which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people].
Pàgina 56 - ... should consider me as owing that to a Patron, which Providence has enabled me to do for myself. Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any...
Pàgina 154 - ... some degree of care and anxiety. The master of the house is anxious to entertain his guests ; the guests are anxious to be agreeable to him ; and no man, but a very impudent dog indeed, can as freely command what is in another man's house, as if it were his own. Whereas, at a tavern, there is a general freedom from anxiety. You are sure you are welcome ; and the more noise you make, the more trouble you give, the more good things you call for, the welcomer you are. No...
Pàgina 123 - Sir, you surely will not rank his compilation of the Roman History with the works of other historians of this age ?