Boswell's Life of Johnson, 2. kötetA. Constable and Company, Limited, 1901 |
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10. oldal
... conversation , of men devoted to letters ; how they would choose their companions , how they would direct their studies , and how they would regulate their lives . Let me know what you expected , and what you have found . At least ...
... conversation , of men devoted to letters ; how they would choose their companions , how they would direct their studies , and how they would regulate their lives . Let me know what you expected , and what you have found . At least ...
31. oldal
... conversation , indeed , did not discover much of the fire of a poet ; but it was recollected that both Addison and Thomson were equally dull till excited by wine . Akenside having been informed 1 Prayers and Meditations . 2 I have had ...
... conversation , indeed , did not discover much of the fire of a poet ; but it was recollected that both Addison and Thomson were equally dull till excited by wine . Akenside having been informed 1 Prayers and Meditations . 2 I have had ...
46. oldal
... conversation . It was here that he made that frank and truly original confession , that ' ignorance , pure ignorance , ' was the cause of a wrong definition in his Dictionary of the word pastern , 1 to the no small surprise of a lady ...
... conversation . It was here that he made that frank and truly original confession , that ' ignorance , pure ignorance , ' was the cause of a wrong definition in his Dictionary of the word pastern , 1 to the no small surprise of a lady ...
57. oldal
... conversation was reported to be so peculiarly excellent . At last , on Monday the 16th of May , when I was sitting in Mr. Davies's back parlour , after having drunk tea with him and Mrs. Davies , Johnson un- expectedly came into the ...
... conversation was reported to be so peculiarly excellent . At last , on Monday the 16th of May , when I was sitting in Mr. Davies's back parlour , after having drunk tea with him and Mrs. Davies , Johnson un- expectedly came into the ...
59. oldal
... conversation with him , I ventured to say , ' O , sir , I cannot think Mr. Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . ' ' Sir ( said he , with a stern look ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done : and I know no right ...
... conversation with him , I ventured to say , ' O , sir , I cannot think Mr. Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . ' ' Sir ( said he , with a stern look ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done : and I know no right ...
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Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 1 of 3) (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition) James Boswell Korlátozott előnézet - 1962 |
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103. oldal - Young man, ply your book diligently now, and acquire a stock of knowledge; for when years come upon you, you will find that poring upon books will be but an irksome task.
126. oldal - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it, or blame it too much; Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.
258. oldal - tis all a cheat ; Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit ; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay : To-morrow's falser than the former day ; Lies worse, and, while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
254. oldal - Anatomy of Melancholy,' he said, was the only book that ever took him out of bed two hours sooner than he wished to rise.
188. oldal - I desired all to withdraw, then told her that we were to part for ever, that as Christians we should part with prayer ; and that I would if she was willing say a short prayer beside her. She expressed great desire to hear me : and held up her poor hands as she lay in bed with great fervour while I prayed, kneeling by her...
12. oldal - Neither your condition nor your character make it fit for me to say much. You have been the best mother, and I believe the best woman in the world. I thank you for your indulgence to me, and beg forgiveness of all that I have done ill, and all that I have omitted to do well.
52. oldal - For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And, though a late, a sure reward succeeds.
55. oldal - This stroke stunned me a good deal ; and when we had sat down, I felt myself not a little embarrassed, and apprehensive of what might come next. He then addressed himself to Davies : " What do you think of Garrick ? He has refused me an order for the play for Miss Williams, because he knows the house will be full, and that an order would be worth three shillings.
156. oldal - Redress the rigours of the inclement clime; Aid slighted truth with thy persuasive strain ; Teach erring man to spurn the rage of gain ; Teach him, that states of native strength...
115. oldal - We walked in the evening in Greenwich park. He asked me, I suppose, by way of trying my disposition, " Is not this very fine?" Having no exquisite relish of the beauties of nature, and being more delighted with " the busy hum of men," I answered " Yes, sir ; but not equal to Fleet-street." JOHNSON. "You are right, sir.