 | Charles Dexter Cleveland - 1862 - 792 oldal
...gave him a doable fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, ' Sir,' said he, ' a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge.' " For the knowledge that conies from books I would claim no ui'jre than it is fairly entitled to. I... | |
 | Henry Barnard - 1862 - 638 oldal
...gave him a double fere. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, " Sir," said he " a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." DR. JOHNSON. BorxeWt Life. If you love learning you will have learning. GREEK PROVERB. Whether we provide... | |
 | Henry Barnard - 1863 - 902 oldal
...said, "Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being, whoso mind is not debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." VALUE OF KNOWLEDGE TO THE WOHKINO CLASSES. To Mr. Langten when about to established a school upon his... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1867 - 158 oldal
...minds ; and we see how very little power they have. DESIRE FOR KNOWLEDGE. A desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge. EATING. Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind, what they eat. For... | |
 | Henry Barnard - 1872 - 984 oldal
...we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is extend to our present sense of the word. No Celt even, however extravagant, pretends to bo willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." VALUS OF KNOWLEDGE TO THE WOUKIXO CLASSES. To... | |
 | Alexander Main - 1874 - 480 oldal
...double fare for his satisfactory answer.] JOHNSON [turning to Boswell] : "Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." They landed at the Old Swan, walked to Billingsgate, took boat again, and sailed smoothly down the... | |
 | ALEXANDER MAIN - 1874 - 484 oldal
...double fare for his satisfactory answer.] JOHNSON [turning to Boswell] : "Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being...willing to give all that he Has to get knowledge." day; the river was crowded with ships lying at anchor; and the country on every side looked splendid... | |
 | 1874 - 702 oldal
...happiness that indolence is justiy considered the parent of misery. — Galen. A desire for knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being,...mind is not debauched, will be willing to give all he has to get knowledge. — Dr. Johnaon. Of all the passion«, noue are so soothing as hope; and nothing... | |
 | Jakob Olaus Løkke - 1875 - 556 oldal
...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, »Sir«, said he, »a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has, to get knowledge«. 3. »Sir, I would no more deprive a nobleman of his respect than of his money. I consider myself as... | |
 | Henry Barnard - 1876 - 514 oldal
...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, " Sir," said he " a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." DR. JOHXSON. BosweWs Life. If you love learning you will have learning. GREEK PROVERB. Whether we provide... | |
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What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ? ' 'Sir, (said the boy,) I would give what I have.' Johnson was much pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, 
