The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and additions to the first edition, 第 3 巻1816 |
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... poor Jamy . " Afterwards , however , when we were in the chaise , he said , with more tenderness , " Since I set out on this jaunt , I have lost an old friend and a young one ; → Dr. James , and poor Harry , " ( meaning Mr. Thrale's ...
... poor Jamy . " Afterwards , however , when we were in the chaise , he said , with more tenderness , " Since I set out on this jaunt , I have lost an old friend and a young one ; → Dr. James , and poor Harry , " ( meaning Mr. Thrale's ...
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... poor ? To how many might it have af- forded a good meal . Alas ! has it not gone to the industrious poor , whom it is better to support than the idle poor ? You are much surer that you are doing good when you pay money to those who work ...
... poor ? To how many might it have af- forded a good meal . Alas ! has it not gone to the industrious poor , whom it is better to support than the idle poor ? You are much surer that you are doing good when you pay money to those who work ...
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... poor when he began life ; so when he came to have money , he probably was very unskilful in giving away , and saved when he should not . But Garrick began to be liberal as soon as he could ; and I am of opinion , the reputation of ...
... poor when he began life ; so when he came to have money , he probably was very unskilful in giving away , and saved when he should not . But Garrick began to be liberal as soon as he could ; and I am of opinion , the reputation of ...
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... Amidst some patriotick groans , somebody ( I think the Alderman ) said , " Poor old England is lost . " JOHNSON . " Sir , it is not so much to be lamented that Old England is 1776. lost , as that the Scotch have found it DR . JOHNSON . 79.
... Amidst some patriotick groans , somebody ( I think the Alderman ) said , " Poor old England is lost . " JOHNSON . " Sir , it is not so much to be lamented that Old England is 1776. lost , as that the Scotch have found it DR . JOHNSON . 79.
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... poor dear Doctor's epitaph . Read it first yourself ; and if you then think it right , show it to the Club . I am , you know , willing to be corrected . If you think any thing much amiss , keep it to your- self , till we come together ...
... poor dear Doctor's epitaph . Read it first yourself ; and if you then think it right , show it to the Club . I am , you know , willing to be corrected . If you think any thing much amiss , keep it to your- self , till we come together ...
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