Boswell's Life of Johnson, 2. kötetA. Constable and Company, Limited, 1901 |
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7. oldal
... respect ; and describes the attendant on a Court ' as one whose business is to watch the looks of a being weak and foolish as him- self . ' His unqualified ridicule of rhetorical gesture or action is not , surely , a test of truth ; yet ...
... respect ; and describes the attendant on a Court ' as one whose business is to watch the looks of a being weak and foolish as him- self . ' His unqualified ridicule of rhetorical gesture or action is not , surely , a test of truth ; yet ...
19. oldal
... respects , more than poetically just . Let us cultivate , under the command of good principles , ' la théorie des sensations agréables ' ; and , as Mr. Burke once admirably counselled a grave and anxious gentle- man , ' live pleasant ...
... respects , more than poetically just . Let us cultivate , under the command of good principles , ' la théorie des sensations agréables ' ; and , as Mr. Burke once admirably counselled a grave and anxious gentle- man , ' live pleasant ...
38. oldal
... respect but by resigning it in another ; yet I suppose we are by this dispensation not less happy in the whole than if the spontaneous bounty of Nature poured all that we want into our hands . A few , if they were left thus to ...
... respect but by resigning it in another ; yet I suppose we are by this dispensation not less happy in the whole than if the spontaneous bounty of Nature poured all that we want into our hands . A few , if they were left thus to ...
50. oldal
... respect and assiduity by which he pleases for a day or for a month . I do not , however , pretend to have discovered that life has anything more to be desired than a prudent and virtuous marriage : therefore know not what counsel to ...
... respect and assiduity by which he pleases for a day or for a month . I do not , however , pretend to have discovered that life has anything more to be desired than a prudent and virtuous marriage : therefore know not what counsel to ...
52. oldal
... respect- able audiences . I was often in his company , and heard him frequently expatiate on Johnson's extra- ordinary knowledge , talents , and virtues , repeat his pointed sayings , describe his particularities , and boast of his ...
... respect- able audiences . I was often in his company , and heard him frequently expatiate on Johnson's extra- ordinary knowledge , talents , and virtues , repeat his pointed sayings , describe his particularities , and boast of his ...
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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.