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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: The Adventurer and Idler - Página 382
por Samuel Johnson - 1825
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The Idler, Volumen2

Samuel Johnson - 1767 - 366 páginas
...of his memory, he has for feme time neglected his books; and his ftock. grows every day more icanty. Mr. Solid has found an opportunity every night to repeat from Hudibras, Doubtlefs thepleafureis as great Of being cheated, as to cheat. And from Waller, • i Poets lofe half...
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The Idler

Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 430 páginas
...fcanty. Mr. Solid has found an opportunity every n.ight to repeat from Httdilras, Doubtlefs the pleafure is as great Of being cheated, as to cheat. And from Waller, Poets lofe half the praife they would have got, Were it but known that they difcreetly blot. "Dick Mifty...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: The Idler

Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 442 páginas
...fcanty. Mr. Solid has found an opportunity every night to repeat from Hudilras, Doubtlefs the plcafure is as great Of being cheated, as to cheat. And from Waller, Poets lofe half the praife they would have got, Were it but known that they difcreetly blot. Dick Mifty is...
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Harrison's British Classicks: The Idler. Fitz Osbornes Letters. Shenstones ...

1787 - 528 páginas
...of his memory, he has for fome time negleftcd his books, and his nock grows every day more fcanty. Mr. Solid has found an opportunity every night to repeat from Hudibras— Doubtltfs the pleafure is a? great Ot being cheated, as to cheat. And from Waller — Poets loft half...
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The Idler

Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 432 páginas
...of his memory, he has for ionic time neglected his books, and his ftock grows every day more fcanty. Mr. Solid has found an opportunity every night to repeat from Hudibras, Doubtlefs the pleafure is as great Of being cheated, as to cheat. And from Waller, Poets lofe half...
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The Spectator, with Illustrative Notes: To which are Prefixed, the ..., Volumen3

1794 - 450 páginas
...to make themselves diverting, without being immoral. One may apply to these authors. that passage in WALLER : " Poets lose half the praise they would have...got Were it but known what they discreetly blot." As nothing is more easy than to be a wit, with all the above-mentioned liberties, it requires some...
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The Monthly Mirror: Reflecting Men and Manners: With Strictures ..., Volumen14

1802 - 448 páginas
...And by the greatness of his noise, Prov'd fittest for his country's choice. V. 469. DOCTOR BRODUM. Doubtless the pleasure is as great Of being cheated as to cheat ; Some with a med'cine and receipt Are drawn to nibble at the bait. C. jri— M. MR. ADDINGTON. Quoth...
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Select British Classics, Volumen10

1803 - 222 páginas
...of his memory, he has for some time neglected his books, and his stock grows every day more scanty. Mr. Solid has found an opportunity every night to...being cheated, as to cheat. And from Waller. Poets lr.se half the praise they would have got, Were it but known that they discreetly blot. Dick Misty...
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Select British Classics, Volumen13

1803 - 402 páginas
...to make themselves diverting, without being immoral. One may apply to these authors that passage in Waller, " Poets lose half the praise they would have...got, " Were it but known what they discreetly blot." As nothing' is more easy than to be a wjit, with all the above-mentioned liberties, it requires some...
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A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are ..., Volumen4

Samuel Johnson - 1805 - 924 páginas
...In the wily snake Whatever sleights, none would suspicious mark, As from his wit and native subtilty Doubtless the pleasure is as great Of being cheated, as to cheat ; As lockers on feel most delight, That least perceive the juggler's sleigh. HuJib. Good humour is...
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