 | Samuel Johnson - 1798 - 464 oldal
...faid, " Sir, a defire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being, whofe mind is not debauched, will be willing to [give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton when about to eftablifh a fehool upon his eftate, it had been fuggefted, that it might... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 496 oldal
...we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." ' variety of ships that were lying at anchor, and with the beautiful country on each side of the river.... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 640 oldal
...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, ' Sir, (said he,) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge1.' We landed at the Old Swan', and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 228 oldal
...we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton when about to establish a school upon his estate, it had been suggested, that it might... | |
 | Wakefield, Edward - 1812 - 954 oldal
...to the Act of 1803, where it is stated, • We'd's Killarney, p. 167. •f A desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind, and every human being...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has got to get knowledge. Johnson, see his Life by Bow«W,vol.i. p. 423. J Dr. Adam Smith, speaking of... | |
 | James Boswell - 1817 - 466 oldal
...we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has, to get knowledge." We lauded at the Old Swan, and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved smoothly along the... | |
 | John Selden - 1818 - 678 oldal
...we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton when about to establish a school upon his estate, it had been suggested, that it might... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 384 oldal
...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." He said of Garrick : " He has not Latin enough. He finds out the Latin by the meaning rather than the... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 442 oldal
...whose mind is not debauched, will be willing to give all that he has, to get knowledge." We lauded at the Old Swan, and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved smoothly along tin- silver Thames. It was a very fine day. We were entertained with the immense number and variety... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 382 oldal
...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being, whose mind is not debanched, wilMir willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." He said of Garrick : " He has... | |
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What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ? ' 'Sir, (said the boy,) I would give what I have.' Johnson was much pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, 
