“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, Volum 31820 |
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... praise , not only for his abilities but his manners ; a gentleman whose ancient German blood has been mellowed in England , and who may be truly said to unite the Baron and the Barrister , was one of the Counsel for Mr. Topham . He ...
... praise , not only for his abilities but his manners ; a gentleman whose ancient German blood has been mellowed in England , and who may be truly said to unite the Baron and the Barrister , was one of the Counsel for Mr. Topham . He ...
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... praise a lady then at Bath ; observing , " She does not gain upon me , Sir ; I think her empty - headed . " He was , indeed , a stern critick upon characters and manners . Even Mrs. Thrale did not es- cape his friendly animadversion at ...
... praise a lady then at Bath ; observing , " She does not gain upon me , Sir ; I think her empty - headed . " He was , indeed , a stern critick upon characters and manners . Even Mrs. Thrale did not es- cape his friendly animadversion at ...
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... praise his li- berality ; so to bring out his commendation of his celebrated pupil , I said , loudly , " I have heard Garrick is liberal . " JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , I know that Garrick has given away more money than any man in England ...
... praise his li- berality ; so to bring out his commendation of his celebrated pupil , I said , loudly , " I have heard Garrick is liberal . " JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , I know that Garrick has given away more money than any man in England ...
Pàgina 126
... praise . " If want of skill or want of care appear , " Forbear to hiss ; —the poet cannot bear . " 6 ' By all , like him , must praise and blame be found , " At last , a fleeting gleam , or empty sound ; " Yet then shall calm reflection ...
... praise . " If want of skill or want of care appear , " Forbear to hiss ; —the poet cannot bear . " 6 ' By all , like him , must praise and blame be found , " At last , a fleeting gleam , or empty sound ; " Yet then shall calm reflection ...
Pàgina 140
... praise he bestows upon his favourite , Hugo Grotius . I am really sorry that I cannot find this letter , as it is worthy of the writer . That which I send you enclosed , is at your service . It is very short , and will not per- haps be ...
... praise he bestows upon his favourite , Hugo Grotius . I am really sorry that I cannot find this letter , as it is worthy of the writer . That which I send you enclosed , is at your service . It is very short , and will not per- haps be ...
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