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It was , ” he said , “ a love match on both sides ; ” and , judging from the
description of their persons , we must suppose that the passion was not in{ pired
by the beauties of form , or graces va of manner , but by a mutual admiration of [
40 ] be ...
It was , ” he said , “ a love match on both sides ; ” and , judging from the
description of their persons , we must suppose that the passion was not in{ pired
by the beauties of form , or graces va of manner , but by a mutual admiration of [
40 ] be ...
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It has been generally said , that he offered it to several booksellers , none of
whom would purchase it . Mr . Cave , at last , communicated it to Dodfey , who
had taste enough to perceive its uncommon merit , and thought it “ creditable to
be ...
It has been generally said , that he offered it to several booksellers , none of
whom would purchase it . Mr . Cave , at last , communicated it to Dodfey , who
had taste enough to perceive its uncommon merit , and thought it “ creditable to
be ...
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Johnson might almost be said to have looked up to him . ” They used to dispute in
this club , about the moral sense and the fitness of things , but Johnson was not
uniform in his opinions ; contending as often for victory as truth . This infirmity ...
Johnson might almost be said to have looked up to him . ” They used to dispute in
this club , about the moral sense and the fitness of things , but Johnson was not
uniform in his opinions ; contending as often for victory as truth . This infirmity ...
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This anecdote may appear to support the parsimony of the author , whose hero
gives most profusely ; but something may still be said in favour of Richardson . All
that Johnson asked was a temporary supply ; and that was granted . There was ...
This anecdote may appear to support the parsimony of the author , whose hero
gives most profusely ; but something may still be said in favour of Richardson . All
that Johnson asked was a temporary supply ; and that was granted . There was ...
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Of his limbs , he is said never to have enjoyed the free and vigorous use . When
he walked , it seemed the struggling gait of one in fetters ; and when he rode , he
appeared to have no command over his horse . His strength , however , was ...
Of his limbs , he is said never to have enjoyed the free and vigorous use . When
he walked , it seemed the struggling gait of one in fetters ; and when he rode , he
appeared to have no command over his horse . His strength , however , was ...
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