Life of Johnson, Volúmenes1-2Oxford University Press, 1942 |
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... true . I should say to Lord Scarsdale of his large room , " My Lord , this is the most costly room that I ever saw ; " which is true . ' * " Dr. Manningham , physician in London , who was visit- ing at Lord Scarsdale's , accompanyed us ...
... true . I should say to Lord Scarsdale of his large room , " My Lord , this is the most costly room that I ever saw ; " which is true . ' * " Dr. Manningham , physician in London , who was visit- ing at Lord Scarsdale's , accompanyed us ...
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... true of a criminal seems true likewise of a captive . A man may accept life from a conquering enemy on condition of perpetual servitude ; but it is very doubtful whether he can entail that servitude on his descendants ; for no man can ...
... true of a criminal seems true likewise of a captive . A man may accept life from a conquering enemy on condition of perpetual servitude ; but it is very doubtful whether he can entail that servitude on his descendants ; for no man can ...
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... true . BoSWELL . ' A man often shews his writings to people of eminence , to obtain from them , either from their good - nature , or from their not being able to tell the truth firmly , a commendation , of which he may afterwards avail ...
... true . BoSWELL . ' A man often shews his writings to people of eminence , to obtain from them , either from their good - nature , or from their not being able to tell the truth firmly , a commendation , of which he may afterwards avail ...
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DEDICATION TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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