The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volumen1Derby & Jackson, 1858 |
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... imagination of works so instructive and delightful ; but that were idle ; except as it may tend to increase our obligation to the faithful and fortunate biographer of Dr. Johnson . " Mr. Boswell's birth and education familiarized him ...
... imagination of works so instructive and delightful ; but that were idle ; except as it may tend to increase our obligation to the faithful and fortunate biographer of Dr. Johnson . " Mr. Boswell's birth and education familiarized him ...
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... imagination , or direct his conduct , yet still genuine , and founded both in his understanding and his heart . His Life of that extraordinary man must be allowed to be one of the most characteristic and entertaining biographical works ...
... imagination , or direct his conduct , yet still genuine , and founded both in his understanding and his heart . His Life of that extraordinary man must be allowed to be one of the most characteristic and entertaining biographical works ...
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... imagination at once his form , his merits , his peculiarities , nay , the very uncouthness of his gestures , and the deep impressive tone of his voice . We learn not only what he said , but form an idea how he said it ; and have , at ...
... imagination at once his form , his merits , his peculiarities , nay , the very uncouthness of his gestures , and the deep impressive tone of his voice . We learn not only what he said , but form an idea how he said it ; and have , at ...
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... imagination , but that poverty pre- vented it from playing such tricks as riches and leisure encourage . " Michael was a man of still larger size and greater strength than his son , who was reckoned very like him , but did not delight ...
... imagination , but that poverty pre- vented it from playing such tricks as riches and leisure encourage . " Michael was a man of still larger size and greater strength than his son , who was reckoned very like him , but did not delight ...
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... own insolence , and said they endured it from him with a gentleness that , whenever he thought of it , astonished himself . - PIOZZI . be regretted ; for his vivacity of imagination , and ETAT . 19 . 55 PEMBROKE COLLEGE .
... own insolence , and said they endured it from him with a gentleness that , whenever he thought of it , astonished himself . - PIOZZI . be regretted ; for his vivacity of imagination , and ETAT . 19 . 55 PEMBROKE COLLEGE .
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Página 216 - Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help...
Página 217 - 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 59 - I have of late— but wherefore I know not— lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises; and indeed it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory; this most excellent canopy the air, look you, this brave o'er-hanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire— why, it appeareth no other thing to me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours.
Página 184 - Whoever wishes to attain an English style, familiar but not coarse, and elegant but not ostentatious, must give his days and nights to the volumes of Addison.
Página 243 - 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 216 - I had exhausted all the art of pleasing which a retired and uncourtly scholar can possess. I had done all that I could, and no man is well pleased to have his all neglected, be it ever so little.
Página 160 - Implore His aid, in His decisions rest, Secure whate'er He gives, He gives the best. Yet, when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires, Pour forth thy fervours for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resign'd...
Página 217 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning', I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less ; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation, ' My Lord, ' Your Lordship's most humble, ' Most obedient servant,
Página 314 - Sir, I cannot think Mr. Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you.' ' Sir,' said he, with a stern look, ' I have known David Garrick longer than you have done; and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject.
Página 159 - Where then shall hope and fear their objects find ? Must dull suspense corrupt the stagnant mind ? Must helpless man, in ignorance sedate, Roll darkling down the torrent of his fate...