The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works ... and Various Original Pieces ... Never Before Published ...T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804 |
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... am justified in availing myself of the usual privilege of a Dedication , when I mention that there has been a long and un- interrupted friendship between us . IF gratitude should be acknowledged for favours received , I DEDICATION .
... am justified in availing myself of the usual privilege of a Dedication , when I mention that there has been a long and un- interrupted friendship between us . IF gratitude should be acknowledged for favours received , I DEDICATION .
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... mention , that upon many occasions I differed from him , and followed my own judgement . I regret exceedingly that I was deprived of the be- nefit of his revision , when not more thanone half of the book had passed through the press ...
... mention , that upon many occasions I differed from him , and followed my own judgement . I regret exceedingly that I was deprived of the be- nefit of his revision , when not more thanone half of the book had passed through the press ...
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... mention with a warm , but no insolent exultation , that I have been re- galed with spontaneous praise of my work by many and various persons eminent for their rank , learning , talents and accomplishments ; much of which praise I have ...
... mention with a warm , but no insolent exultation , that I have been re- galed with spontaneous praise of my work by many and various persons eminent for their rank , learning , talents and accomplishments ; much of which praise I have ...
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... mention ; but we ought to keep in mind , that there must undoubtedly have been many more which are yet concealed ; and we may add to the account , the numerous Letters which he wrote , of which a considerable part are yet unpublished ...
... mention ; but we ought to keep in mind , that there must undoubtedly have been many more which are yet concealed ; and we may add to the account , the numerous Letters which he wrote , of which a considerable part are yet unpublished ...
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... mentioning this early compliment adding , with a smile , that " this was as high a proof of his merit as he could ... mention , that though he might err in be- ing too severe , the school of Lichfield was very re- spectable in his time ...
... mentioning this early compliment adding , with a smile , that " this was as high a proof of his merit as he could ... mention , that though he might err in be- ing too severe , the school of Lichfield was very re- spectable in his time ...
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