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120. oldal
To a gentleman , who hinted such policy might be necessary to support the
authority of the English go¶ vernment , he replied by saying , ' Let the authority of
the English government perish , rather than be maintained by iniquity . Better
would it ...
To a gentleman , who hinted such policy might be necessary to support the
authority of the English go¶ vernment , he replied by saying , ' Let the authority of
the English government perish , rather than be maintained by iniquity . Better
would it ...
162. oldal
I doubt , Sir , if any Scotchman ever attains to a perfect English pronunciation . "
Johnson . “ Why , Şir , few of them do , because they do not persevere after
acquiring a certain degree of it . But , Sir , there can be no doubt that they may
attain to ...
I doubt , Sir , if any Scotchman ever attains to a perfect English pronunciation . "
Johnson . “ Why , Şir , few of them do , because they do not persevere after
acquiring a certain degree of it . But , Sir , there can be no doubt that they may
attain to ...
163. oldal
call what is far removed from the Scotch , but which 1772 . is by no means good
English , and makes , “ the fools for who use it , ” truly ridiculous . Good English is
plain , easy , and smooth in the mouth of an unaffected English Gentleman .
call what is far removed from the Scotch , but which 1772 . is by no means good
English , and makes , “ the fools for who use it , ” truly ridiculous . Good English is
plain , easy , and smooth in the mouth of an unaffected English Gentleman .
195. oldal
But , Sir , is there not a quality called taste , which consists merely in perception
or in liking ; For instance , we find people differ much as to what is the best style
of English composition . Some think Swift ' s the best ; others prefer a fuller and ...
But , Sir , is there not a quality called taste , which consists merely in perception
or in liking ; For instance , we find people differ much as to what is the best style
of English composition . Some think Swift ' s the best ; others prefer a fuller and ...
293. oldal
I must , therefore , beg that you will be kind enough to give me an inscription
suited to that particular scene ; or determine which of the two formerly transmitted
to you is the best ; and at any rate , favour me with an English translation . It will
be ...
I must , therefore , beg that you will be kind enough to give me an inscription
suited to that particular scene ; or determine which of the two formerly transmitted
to you is the best ; and at any rate , favour me with an English translation . It will
be ...
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470. oldal - No, Sir ; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.
356. oldal - The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write ; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.
246. oldal - Then we upon our globe's last verge shall go, And see the ocean leaning on the sky ; From thence our rolling neighbours we shall know, And on the lunar world securely pry.
228. oldal - It having been observed that there was little hospitality in London : — JOHNSON. ' Nay, sir, any man who has a name, or who has the power of pleasing, will be very generally invited in London. The man Sterne, I have been told, has had engagements for three months." — GOLDSMITH. "And a very dull fellow.
49. oldal - ... supposing your arguments to be weak and inconclusive. But, Sir, that is not enough. An argument which does not convince yourself may convince the judge to whom you urge it ; and if it does convince him, why, then. Sir, you are wrong, and he is right. It is his business to judge ; and you are not to be confident in your own opinion that a cause is bad, but to say all you can for your client, and then hear the judge's opinion.
74. oldal - Talking of a London life, he said: " The happiness of London is not to be conceived but by those who have been in it. I will venture to say, there is more learning and science within the circumference of ten miles from where we now sit, than in all the rest of the kingdom.
191. oldal - I believe they might be good beings, but they were not fit to be in the University of Oxford. A cow is a very good animal in the field, but we turn her out of a garden.
6. 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...
257. oldal - Sir, that is because at first she has full time and makes her nest deliberately. In the case you mention she is pressed to lay, and must therefore make her nest quickly, and consequently it will be slight." GOLDSMITH. " The nidification of birds is what is least known in natural history, though one of the most curious things in it.
469. oldal - The master of the house is anxious to entertain his guests ; the guests are anxious to be agreeable to him : and no man, but a very impudent dog indeed, can as freely command what is in another man's house, as if it were his own. Whereas, at a tavern, there is a general freedom from anxiety. You are sure you are welcome : and the more noise you make, the more trouble you give, the more good things you call for, the welcoroer you are.
Bibliográfiai információk
| Cím | The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and additions to the first edition, 1. kötet The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and additions to the first edition, Edmond Malone |
| Szerző | James Boswell |
| Szerkesztő | Edmond Malone |
| Kiadás | 5 |
| Kiadás éve: | 1807 |
| Eredeti forrása | Oxfordi Egyetem |
| Digitalizálva: | 2007. jún. 18. |
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