The Life of Samuel Johnson: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published ... |
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... which , though I am aware it may expose me to a charge of artfully raising the
value of my own work , by contrasting it with that of which I have spoken , is so
well conceived and expressed that I cannot refrain from here inserting it : “ I
SHALL ...
... which , though I am aware it may expose me to a charge of artfully raising the
value of my own work , by contrasting it with that of which I have spoken , is so
well conceived and expressed that I cannot refrain from here inserting it : “ I
SHALL ...
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Johnson , upon all occasions , expressed his approbation of enforcing instruction
by means of the rod . S “ I would rather ( said he ) have the rod to be the general
terrour to all , to make them learn , than tell a child , if you do thus , or thus , you ...
Johnson , upon all occasions , expressed his approbation of enforcing instruction
by means of the rod . S “ I would rather ( said he ) have the rod to be the general
terrour to all , to make them learn , than tell a child , if you do thus , or thus , you ...
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It is said , that Mr. Pope expressed himself concerning it in terms of strong
approbation . Dr. Taylor told me , , that it was first printed for old Mr. Johnson ,
without the knowledge of his son , who was very angry when he heard of it . A
Miscellany ...
It is said , that Mr. Pope expressed himself concerning it in terms of strong
approbation . Dr. Taylor told me , , that it was first printed for old Mr. Johnson ,
without the knowledge of his son , who was very angry when he heard of it . A
Miscellany ...
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And the Bishop of Killaloe , [ Dr. Barnard , ] informed me , that at another time ,
when Johnson and Garrick were dining together in a pretty large company ,
Johnson humorously ascertaining the chronology of something , expressed
himself thus ...
And the Bishop of Killaloe , [ Dr. Barnard , ] informed me , that at another time ,
when Johnson and Garrick were dining together in a pretty large company ,
Johnson humorously ascertaining the chronology of something , expressed
himself thus ...
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And such was the tenderness of his conscience , that a short time before his
death he expressed his regret for his having been the authour of fictions , which
had passed for realities . He nevertheless agreed with me in thinking , that the ...
And such was the tenderness of his conscience , that a short time before his
death he expressed his regret for his having been the authour of fictions , which
had passed for realities . He nevertheless agreed with me in thinking , that the ...
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210. 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...
xxxvi. oldal - After my death I wish no other herald, No other speaker of my living actions, To keep mine honour from corruption, But such an honest chronicler as Griffith.
148. oldal - 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 resign'd...
211. oldal - I waited in your outward rooms, or was repulsed from your door ; during which time I have been pushing on my work through difficulties, of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it, at last, to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance,* one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour. Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a Patron before. " The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks.
398. oldal - Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well ; but you are surprised to find it done at all.
356. oldal - I received one morning a message from poor Goldsmith that he was in great distress, and, as it was not in his power to come to me, begging that I would come to him as soon as possible. I sent him a guinea, and promised to come to him directly. I accordingly went as soon as I was dressed, and found that his landlady had arrested- him for his rent, at which he was in a violent passion. I perceived that he had already changed my guinea, and had got a bottle of Madeira and a glass before him.
211. 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.
211. 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? 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.
335. oldal - Mr. Davies mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated, and, recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, "Don't tell where I come from." "From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. "Mr. Johnson," said I, "I do indeed come from Scotland, but I cannot help it.
244. oldal - ... the English Dictionary was written with little assistance of the learned, and without any patronage of the great; not in the soft obscurities of retirement, or under the shelter of academic bowers, but amidst inconvenience and distraction, in sickness and in sorrow.
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| Cím | The Life of Samuel Johnson: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published ... 1. kötet/The Life of Samuel Johnson: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons : and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published, James Boswell |
| Szerző | James Boswell |
| Kiadás | 9 |
| Kiadó | T. Cadell, 1822 |
| Eredeti forrása | Harvard Egyetem |
| Digitalizálva: | 2006. febr. 22. |
| Idézet exportálása | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |