The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical, and Miscellaneous : to which are Now Added, Biographical Anecdotes of the Doctor, Selected from the Works of Mrs. Piozzi, His Life, Recently Published by Mr. Boswell, and Other Authentic Testimonies : Also His Will, and the Sermon He Wrote for the Late Doctor DoddG. Kearsley ... [and 5 others], 1804 - 394 oldal |
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... Characters 147 Death 171 Charity 144 Deception 177 Charity to Captives 145 Deception ( Self ) ibid . Cheats 147 Delay 176 Children Choice 161 Delicacy 175 150 Delusion 181 City 168 Dependence 173 Civility 152 Desire 170 Cleanliness 151 ...
... Characters 147 Death 171 Charity 144 Deception 177 Charity to Captives 145 Deception ( Self ) ibid . Cheats 147 Delay 176 Children Choice 161 Delicacy 175 150 Delusion 181 City 168 Dependence 173 Civility 152 Desire 170 Cleanliness 151 ...
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... character . " Such tricks were , however , the more unpardonable in Mr. Johnson , because no one could harangue like him about the difficulty always found in forgiving petty injuries , or in provoking by needless offence . Mr. Johnson ...
... character . " Such tricks were , however , the more unpardonable in Mr. Johnson , because no one could harangue like him about the difficulty always found in forgiving petty injuries , or in provoking by needless offence . Mr. Johnson ...
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... character . Mine is a mere candle - light pic- ture of his latter days , where every thing falls in dark shadow except the face , the index of the mind ; but even that is seen unfavourably , and with a paleness be- yond what nature gave ...
... character . Mine is a mere candle - light pic- ture of his latter days , where every thing falls in dark shadow except the face , the index of the mind ; but even that is seen unfavourably , and with a paleness be- yond what nature gave ...
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... character is given , to begin with a description of the person ; that which contained the soul of Mr. Johnson , deserves to be particularly described . His stature was remarkably high , and his limbs exceedingly large ; his strength was ...
... character is given , to begin with a description of the person ; that which contained the soul of Mr. Johnson , deserves to be particularly described . His stature was remarkably high , and his limbs exceedingly large ; his strength was ...
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... being in private life the characters they represent on the stage , is very strong ; Garrick told me ( Dr. John- son ) that some years after he came on the stage , he re- ceived a message , by an elderly looking gentlewoman , ceived [ 26 ]
... being in private life the characters they represent on the stage , is very strong ; Garrick told me ( Dr. John- son ) that some years after he came on the stage , he re- ceived a message , by an elderly looking gentlewoman , ceived [ 26 ]
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47. oldal - Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help...
46. oldal - When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your Lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your address ; and could not forbear to wish that I might boast myself Le vainqueur du vainqueur de la terre...
256. oldal - To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish if it were possible. Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings.
46. oldal - World,' that two papers, in which my ' Dictionary ' is recommended to the public, were written by your lordship. To be so distinguished, is an honour, which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge.
47. oldal - This man (said he) I thought had been a Lord among wits; but, I find, he is only a wit among Lords!
138. oldal - The essence of poetry is invention ; such invention as, by producing something unexpected, surprises and delights. The topics of devotion are few, and being few are universally known ; but, few as they are, they can be made no more ; they can receive no grace from novelty of sentiment, and very little from novelty of expression.
119. oldal - His bonds of debt, and mortgages of lands; Or views his coffers with suspicious eyes, Unlocks his gold, and counts it till he dies.
47. oldal - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind ; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron which providence has enabled me to do for myself.
91. oldal - And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely ; who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
270. oldal - Implore His aid, in His decisions rest, Secure, whate'er He gives, He gives the best. Yet when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires, Pour forth thy fervours for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will...