Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Late Dr. Samuel JohnsonOxford University Press, 1974 - 201 oldal |
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... thought him asleep with the book in his hand . But though his diligence discovered no ardour , his perseverance was so singular and exemplary , that all attempts to divert him from the task assigned , or which he assigned himself , were ...
... thought him asleep with the book in his hand . But though his diligence discovered no ardour , his perseverance was so singular and exemplary , that all attempts to divert him from the task assigned , or which he assigned himself , were ...
142. oldal
... thought on by others , unless you desire to be meanly thought of by all . ' The little history of another friend's superfluous ingenuity will con- tribute to introduce a similar remark . He had a daughter of about four- teen years old ...
... thought on by others , unless you desire to be meanly thought of by all . ' The little history of another friend's superfluous ingenuity will con- tribute to introduce a similar remark . He had a daughter of about four- teen years old ...
154. oldal
... thought useful or elegant , I presented a little girl to him who came o❜visiting one evening covered with shining ornaments , to see if he would approve of the appearance she made . When they were gone home , Well Sir , said I , how ...
... thought useful or elegant , I presented a little girl to him who came o❜visiting one evening covered with shining ornaments , to see if he would approve of the appearance she made . When they were gone home , Well Sir , said I , how ...
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