The Life of Samuel Johnson, Volum 3Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1866 |
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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 critic upon characters and manners . Even Mrs. Thrale did not escape 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 critic upon characters and manners . Even Mrs. Thrale did not escape his friendly animadversion at ...
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... praise his liberality ; so , to bring out his com- mendation 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 liberality ; so , to bring out his com- mendation 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 ...
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... praise . If want of skill or want of care appear , Forbear to hiss ; -the poet cannot hear . By all , like him , must praise and blame be found , At last , a fleeting gleam , or empty sound ; Yet then shall calm reflection bless the ...
... praise . If want of skill or want of care appear , Forbear to hiss ; -the poet cannot hear . By all , like him , must praise and blame be found , At last , a fleeting gleam , or empty sound ; Yet then shall calm reflection bless the ...
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... praise he bestows upon his favourite , Hugo Grotius . I am really sorry that I cannot ind this letter , as it is worthy of the writer . That which I send you enclosed , 2 is at your service . It is very short , and will not perhaps be ...
... praise he bestows upon his favourite , Hugo Grotius . I am really sorry that I cannot ind this letter , as it is worthy of the writer . That which I send you enclosed , 2 is at your service . It is very short , and will not perhaps be ...
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