Life of JohnsonOxford University Press, 1969 - 1491 páginas |
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... Speaking of Burke , he said , “ It was commonly observed , he spoke too often in parliament ; but nobody could say he did not speak well , though too frequently and too familiarly . ” ' Speaking of economy , he remarked , it was hardly ...
... Speaking of Burke , he said , “ It was commonly observed , he spoke too often in parliament ; but nobody could say he did not speak well , though too frequently and too familiarly . ” ' Speaking of economy , he remarked , it was hardly ...
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... speak in publick ? ' JOHNSON . ' Because there may be other reasons for a man's not speaking in publick than want of resolution : he may have nothing to say , ( laughing . ) Whereas , Sir , you know courage is reckoned the greatest of ...
... speak in publick ? ' JOHNSON . ' Because there may be other reasons for a man's not speaking in publick than want of resolution : he may have nothing to say , ( laughing . ) Whereas , Sir , you know courage is reckoned the greatest of ...
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... speak much , it were not to be marvelled ; if I speak frankly , it is not to be blamed ; and though I speak partially , it were to be pardoned . ' Nuga Antiquæ , vol . i . p . 136. There is one circumstance in Sir John's character of ...
... speak much , it were not to be marvelled ; if I speak frankly , it is not to be blamed ; and though I speak partially , it were to be pardoned . ' Nuga Antiquæ , vol . i . p . 136. There is one circumstance in Sir John's character of ...
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