The works of Samuel Johnson, 1. kötetT. Tegg, 1824 |
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14. oldal
... once a year : and every one sacrifices a cow , or more , accord- ing to the different degrees of wealth and devo- tion . Hence we have sufficient proof , that these nations always paid adoration to the Deity of this famous river . " As ...
... once a year : and every one sacrifices a cow , or more , accord- ing to the different degrees of wealth and devo- tion . Hence we have sufficient proof , that these nations always paid adoration to the Deity of this famous river . " As ...
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... that Warburton wrote a vindication of Mr. Pope ; but there is reason to think that Johnson conceived an early prejudice against the Essay on Man ; and what 66 once took root in a mind like his , was D 2 GENIUS OF DR . JOHNSON . 27.
... that Warburton wrote a vindication of Mr. Pope ; but there is reason to think that Johnson conceived an early prejudice against the Essay on Man ; and what 66 once took root in a mind like his , was D 2 GENIUS OF DR . JOHNSON . 27.
28. oldal
Samuel Johnson. once took root in a mind like his , was not easily eradicated . His letter to Cave on this sub- ject is still extant , and may well justify Sir John Hawkins , who inferred that Johnson was the translator of Crousaz . The ...
Samuel Johnson. once took root in a mind like his , was not easily eradicated . His letter to Cave on this sub- ject is still extant , and may well justify Sir John Hawkins , who inferred that Johnson was the translator of Crousaz . The ...
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... once . Cave had interest with the " door - keepers . He , and the persons employed " under him , gained admittance ; they brought 66 away the subject of discussion , the names of " the speakers , the side they took , and the or- " der ...
... once . Cave had interest with the " door - keepers . He , and the persons employed " under him , gained admittance ; they brought 66 away the subject of discussion , the names of " the speakers , the side they took , and the or- " der ...
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... once , so far as it " might be lawful for me . " In a prayer , Janu- ary 23 , 1759 , the day on which his mother was buried , he commends , as far as may be lawful , her soul to God , imploring for her what- ever is most beneficial to ...
... once , so far as it " might be lawful for me . " In a prayer , Janu- ary 23 , 1759 , the day on which his mother was buried , he commends , as far as may be lawful , her soul to God , imploring for her what- ever is most beneficial to ...
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55. oldal - 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...
54. oldal - I had exhausted all the art of pleasing which a retired and uncourtly scholar can possess. I had done all that I could; and no man is well pleased to have his all neglected, be it ever so little.
54. oldal - Dictionary is recommended to the public, were written by your Lordship. To be so distinguished is an honour which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge.
156. oldal - On what foundation stands the warrior's pride? How just his hopes let Swedish Charles decide; A frame of adamant, a soul of fire, No dangers fright him, and no labours tire...
55. oldal - Seven years, my Lord, have now passed since 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.
86. oldal - Ay, but to die, and go we know not where ; To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod ; and the delighted spirit To bathe in fiery floods...
157. oldal - Think nothing gain'd," he cries, "till nought remain, On Moscow's walls till Gothic standards fly, And all be mine beneath the polar sky.
32. oldal - Johnson: one, in particular, praised his impartiality ; observing, that he dealt out reason and eloquence, with an equal hand to both parties. " That is not quite true," said Johnson ; " I saved appearances tolerably well; but I took care that the WHIG DOGS should not have the best of it.
55. oldal - 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.
50. oldal - Why, Sir, it is a very harmless doctrine. They are of opinion that the generality of mankind are neither so obstinately wicked as to deserve everlasting punishment, nor so good as to merit being admitted into the society of blessed spirits; and therefore that God is graciously pleased to allow of a middle state, where they may be purified by certain degrees of suffering. You see, Sir, there is nothing unreasonable in this.