The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 2Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... believe the scriptures , because he could not read them in the original tongues , and be sure that they were not invented . " Why , foolish fellow , " said Johnson , " has he any better authority for almost every thing that he believes ...
... believe the scriptures , because he could not read them in the original tongues , and be sure that they were not invented . " Why , foolish fellow , " said Johnson , " has he any better authority for almost every thing that he believes ...
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... believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , sir , TO THE SAME . " SIR , I returned this. " Your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " Johnson's - court , Fleet - street , April 21 ...
... believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , sir , TO THE SAME . " SIR , I returned this. " Your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " Johnson's - court , Fleet - street , April 21 ...
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... believe you may receive some intelligence from Mrs. Baker of the theatre , whose letter I received at the same time with yours ; and to whom , if you see her , you will make my excuse for the seeming neglect of answering her ...
... believe you may receive some intelligence from Mrs. Baker of the theatre , whose letter I received at the same time with yours ; and to whom , if you see her , you will make my excuse for the seeming neglect of answering her ...
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... believe my opinion , if you think well of my judgement , might have given you pleasure ; but when it is considered how much vanity is excited by praise , I am not sure that it would have done you good . Your history is like other ...
... believe my opinion , if you think well of my judgement , might have given you pleasure ; but when it is considered how much vanity is excited by praise , I am not sure that it would have done you good . Your history is like other ...
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... , than the six will do by waiting . " Goldsmith , to divert the tedious minutes , strutted about , bragging of 66 his dress , and I believe was seriously vain of F2 ETAT . 60. ] 67 DR . JOHNSON . pater-noster écrit dans une langue tout-à...
... , than the six will do by waiting . " Goldsmith , to divert the tedious minutes , strutted about , bragging of 66 his dress , and I believe was seriously vain of F2 ETAT . 60. ] 67 DR . JOHNSON . pater-noster écrit dans une langue tout-à...
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