The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and additions to the first edition, Volumen 11822 |
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James Boswell Alexander Chalmers. whom , during my long intimacy with Dr. Johnson , I never saw in his company , I think , but once , and I am sure not above twice . Johnson might have esteemed him for his decent , religious demeanour ...
James Boswell Alexander Chalmers. whom , during my long intimacy with Dr. Johnson , I never saw in his company , I think , but once , and I am sure not above twice . Johnson might have esteemed him for his decent , religious demeanour ...
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... Johnson , a native of Derbyshire , of obscure extraction , who settled in Lichfield as a bookseller and stationer . His mother was Sarah Ford , descended of an ancient race of substantial yeomanry in Warwick- shire . They were well ...
... Johnson , a native of Derbyshire , of obscure extraction , who settled in Lichfield as a bookseller and stationer . His mother was Sarah Ford , descended of an ancient race of substantial yeomanry in Warwick- shire . They were well ...
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... Johnson's own account of his early years , published by R. Phillips , 8vo . 1805 , a work undoubtedly authentick , and which , though short , is curious , and well worthy of perusal . " My father and mother ( says Johnson ) had not much ...
... Johnson's own account of his early years , published by R. Phillips , 8vo . 1805 , a work undoubtedly authentick , and which , though short , is curious , and well worthy of perusal . " My father and mother ( says Johnson ) had not much ...
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... Johnson , by Hester Lynch Piozzi , p . 11 . Life of Dr. Johnson by Sir John Hawkins , p . 6 . 2 This anecdote of the duck , though disproved by internal and ex- ternal evidence , has nevertheless , upon supposition of its truth , been ...
... Johnson , by Hester Lynch Piozzi , p . 11 . Life of Dr. Johnson by Sir John Hawkins , p . 6 . 2 This anecdote of the duck , though disproved by internal and ex- ternal evidence , has nevertheless , upon supposition of its truth , been ...
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... Johnson , upon all occasions , ex- pressed his approbation of enforcing instruction by means of the rod . " I would rather ( said he ) have the rod to be the general terrour to all , to make them learn , than tell a child , if you do ...
... Johnson , upon all occasions , ex- pressed his approbation of enforcing instruction by means of the rod . " I would rather ( said he ) have the rod to be the general terrour to all , to make them learn , than tell a child , if you do ...
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Página xxvi - After my death I wish no other herald, No other speaker of my living actions, To keep mine honour from corruption, But such an honest chronicler as Griffith.
Página 203 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron which Providence has enabled me to do for myself.
Página 237 - I have protracted my work till most of those whom I wished to please have sunk into the grave, and success and miscarriage are empty sounds. I therefore dismiss it with frigid tranquillity, having little to fear or hope from censure or from praise.
Página 356 - I believe, sir, you have a great many. Norway, too, has noble, wild prospects, and Lapland is remarkable for prodigious, noble, wild prospects. But, sir, let me tell you, the noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England!
Página 396 - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it, or blame it too much; Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.
Página 203 - I waited in your outward rooms, or was repulsed from your door ; during which time I have been pushing on my work through difficulties, of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it, at last, to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance,* one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour. Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a Patron before. " The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks.
Página 202 - When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your Lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your address, and could not forbear to wish that I might boast myself Le vainqueur du vainqueur de la terre...
Página 386 - Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well ; but you are surprised to find it done at all.
Página 207 - Johnson having now explicitly avowed his opinion of Lord Chesterfield, did not refrain from expressing himself concerning that nobleman with pointed freedom: 'This man (said he) I thought had been a Lord among wits; but, I find, he is only a wit among Lords!' And when his Letters to his natural son were published, he observed, that 'they teach the morals of a whore, and the manners of a dancing master.
Página 325 - Mr. Davies mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated, and, recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, "Don't tell where I come from." "From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. "Mr. Johnson," said I, "I do indeed come from Scotland, but I cannot help it.