 ... that by labour and intent study, which I take to be my portion in- this life, joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die.  The Works of Samuel Johnson - Pàgina 91per Samuel Johnson - 1816Visualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
 | Philomathic institution - 1824 - 522 pàgines
...of Job, which was, as we have seen, present to his thoughts when he anticipated the compassing of " something so written to aftertimes, as they should not willingly let it die." He had traced the wanderings of the majestic Nile of Epic song, and traversed every shore sublimely... | |
 | George Walker - 1825 - 668 pàgines
...I take to be my portion in- this life, joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die. These thoughts at once possessed me, and these other : that if I were certain to write as men buy leases,... | |
 | Precept - 1825 - 302 pàgines
...hopes, that " by labour and intense study, joined to a strong propensity of nature, he may be able to leave something so written, to aftertimes, as they should not willingly let die. This," says he, " is not to be obtained but by devout prayer to that Eternal Spirit that can enrich... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1826 - 430 pàgines
...he, " I take to be my portion in this life, joined with a strong propensity of nature,' he might ' leave something so written to aftertimes, as they...writings that he had" the usual concomitant of great ahilities, a lofty and steady confidence in himself, perhaps not without some contempt of others ;... | |
 | 1826 - 570 pàgines
...apart and dedicated to " the serious and hearty love of truth ;" undertaking his great design, to " leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die," with " devout prayer to that' Eternal Spirit, who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge ;" and... | |
 | John Milton - 1826 - 484 pàgines
...iv. 435. which in his youth grew daily upon him, that by labour and intense study he might perhaps leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die ;" the very anticipation, which he had z before communicated to Deodati, that he was meditating an... | |
 | Monthly literary register - 1826 - 680 pàgines
...was long chusing and began late ;" living in the hope that " by labour and intense study" he might leave something so written to aftertimes, " as they should not willingly let it die." Can it be supposed that, possessing this intention, lie failed to consult every work within his reach... | |
 | Henry John Todd - 1826 - 458 pàgines
...iv. 435. which in his youth grew daily upon him, that by labour and intense study he might perhaps leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die ;" the very anticipation, which he had z before communicated to Deodati, that he was meditating an... | |
 | Samuel Rogers - 1834 - 320 pàgines
...I take to be my portion in this life) joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps leave something so written to aftertimes, as they should not willingly let it die. MILTON. P. 75, 1. 21. . . . '/was at matin-time Love and devotion are said to be nearly allied. Boccaccio... | |
 | Samuel Rogers - 1834 - 330 pàgines
...I take to be my portion in this life) joined with the strong propensity of nature, 1 might perhaps leave something so written to aftertimes, as they should not willingly let it die. MILTON. P. 75,1. 21. . . . 'twas at matin-time Love and devotion are said to be nearly allied. Boccaccio... | |
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