Anecdotes of Samuel Johnson: During the Last Twenty Years of His LifeT. and J. Allman, 1822 - 246 oldal |
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27. oldal
... ( cries Mr. Johnson . ) I think it is now just forty years ago that a young fellow had a sprig of myrtle given him by a girl he courted , and asked me to write him some verses that he might present her in return . I promised , but forgot ...
... ( cries Mr. Johnson . ) I think it is now just forty years ago that a young fellow had a sprig of myrtle given him by a girl he courted , and asked me to write him some verses that he might present her in return . I promised , but forgot ...
54. oldal
... cries , Cry not when his father dies , " Tis a proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father . " And this humour is of the same sort with which he answered the friend who com- mended the following line : Who rules o'er freemen ...
... cries , Cry not when his father dies , " Tis a proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father . " And this humour is of the same sort with which he answered the friend who com- mended the following line : Who rules o'er freemen ...
64. oldal
... ( cries Mr. Johnson , laughing with obstreperous violence ) , if these two foolish lines can be equalled in folly , except by the two succeeding ones - shew them me . " I asked him once concerning the conver- sation powers of a gentleman ...
... ( cries Mr. Johnson , laughing with obstreperous violence ) , if these two foolish lines can be equalled in folly , except by the two succeeding ones - shew them me . " I asked him once concerning the conver- sation powers of a gentleman ...
116. oldal
... ( cries Johnson ) , all quar- rels ought to be avoided studiously , particu- larly conjugal ones , as no one can possibly tell where they may end ; besides that lasting dislike is often the consequence of occasional disgust , and that the ...
... ( cries Johnson ) , all quar- rels ought to be avoided studiously , particu- larly conjugal ones , as no one can possibly tell where they may end ; besides that lasting dislike is often the consequence of occasional disgust , and that the ...
136. oldal
... attachment were exem- plary , notwithstanding this low account at which her perfections were rated— “ Why , sir ( cries the Doctor ) , being married to those sleepy - souled women , is just like playing at 136 ANECDOTES OF.
... attachment were exem- plary , notwithstanding this low account at which her perfections were rated— “ Why , sir ( cries the Doctor ) , being married to those sleepy - souled women , is just like playing at 136 ANECDOTES OF.
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