The Life of Samuel Johnson: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published ...T. Cadell, 1822 |
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... 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 , and his knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid ...
... 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 , and his knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid ...
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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 , 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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... Johnson , without the knowledge of his son , who was very angry when he heard of it . A Miscellany of Poems collected by a person of the name of Husbands , was published at Ox- ford in 1731. In that Miscellany Johnson's Translation of ...
... Johnson , without the knowledge of his son , who was very angry when he heard of it . A Miscellany of Poems collected by a person of the name of Husbands , was published at Ox- ford in 1731. In that Miscellany Johnson's Translation of ...
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Стр. 210 - 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...
Стр. xxxvi - 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.
Стр. 148 - 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...
Стр. 211 - 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.
Стр. 398 - 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.
Стр. 356 - I received one morning a message from poor Goldsmith that he was in great distress, and, as it was not in his power to come to me, begging that I would come to him as soon as possible. I sent him a guinea, and promised to come to him directly. I accordingly went as soon as I was dressed, and found that his landlady had arrested- him for his rent, at which he was in a violent passion. I perceived that he had already changed my guinea, and had got a bottle of Madeira and a glass before him.
Стр. 211 - 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.
Стр. 211 - 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? 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.
Стр. 335 - 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.
Стр. 244 - ... the English Dictionary was written with little assistance of the learned, and without any patronage of the great; not in the soft obscurities of retirement, or under the shelter of academic bowers, but amidst inconvenience and distraction, in sickness and in sorrow.