Boswell's Life of Johnson, 2. kötetA. Constable and Company, Limited, 1901 |
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21. oldal
... married imprudently , you miscarried at your own hazard , at an age when you had a right of choice . It would be hard if the man might not choose his own wife , who has a right to plead before the judges of his country . ' If your ...
... married imprudently , you miscarried at your own hazard , at an age when you had a right of choice . It would be hard if the man might not choose his own wife , who has a right to plead before the judges of his country . ' If your ...
40. oldal
... married , not without much suspicion that he has been wretchedly cheated in his match . Mr. Chambers is gone this day , for the first time , the circuit with the Judges . Mr. Richardson 1 is dead of an apoplexy , and his second daughter ...
... married , not without much suspicion that he has been wretchedly cheated in his match . Mr. Chambers is gone this day , for the first time , the circuit with the Judges . Mr. Richardson 1 is dead of an apoplexy , and his second daughter ...
49. oldal
... marriage are different states . Those who are to suffer the evils together , 1 and to suffer often for the sake of one another , soon lose that tender- ness of look , and that benevolence of mind , which arose from the participation of ...
... marriage are different states . Those who are to suffer the evils together , 1 and to suffer often for the sake of one another , soon lose that tender- ness of look , and that benevolence of mind , which arose from the participation of ...
50. oldal
... marriage : therefore know not what counsel to give you . ' If you can quit your imagination of love and greatness ... married a street - walker . But the gazette of my narration must now arrive to tell you that Bathurst went physician ...
... marriage : therefore know not what counsel to give you . ' If you can quit your imagination of love and greatness ... married a street - walker . But the gazette of my narration must now arrive to tell you that Bathurst went physician ...
53. oldal
... married to Sir Harry Erskine , an intimate friend of Lord Bute , who was the favourite of the King ; and surely the most outrageous Whig will not maintain that , whatever ought to be the principle in the disposal of offices , a pension ...
... married to Sir Harry Erskine , an intimate friend of Lord Bute , who was the favourite of the King ; and surely the most outrageous Whig will not maintain that , whatever ought to be the principle in the disposal of offices , a pension ...
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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.