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" Why, Sir, that may be true in cases where learning cannot possibly be of any use; for instance, this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy,... "
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ... - Página 60
por James Boswell - 1821
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Dr. Johnson's Table Talk: Containing Aphorisms on Literature, Life ..., Volumen1

Samuel Johnson - 1798 - 464 páginas
...without learning, as if he could fing the fong of Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the firft Jailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts?" — " Sir (faid the boy), I would give what I have." Johnfon was much pleafed with his anfwer, and we gave him...
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Dr. Johnson's table-talk: aphorisms [&c.] selected and arranged ..., Volumen1

Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 228 páginas
...of any use; for instance, this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors."...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind;...
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The Rambler's Magazine and New-York Theatrical Register, Volumen1,Tema 2

80 páginas
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The life of Samuel Johnson, Volumen2

James Boswell - 1817 - 466 páginas
...fur instance, this boy rows us •.', well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orphens to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He...would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sirs (•aid the boy), I would giv e what I bave." Johnson was much pleased with his answer, aud...
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The Table Talk of John Selden

John Selden - 1818 - 678 páginas
...any use ; for instance, this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors."...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind;...
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Johnsoniana..

James Boswell - 1820 - 384 páginas
...; for instance, this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orphens to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...
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Johnsoniana..

James Boswell - 1820 - 372 páginas
...this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orphens to the Argonants, who were the first sailors." He then called to the...boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonants ?" " Sir," said the boy, " I would (jive what I have." Johnson was much pleased with his...
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Johnsoniana..

James Boswell - 1820 - 382 páginas
...would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonants ?" " Sir," said the boy, " I would give what 1 have." Johnson was much pleased with his answer, and...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...
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The life of Samuel Johnson, Volumen1

James Boswell - 1820 - 442 páginas
...nse; for instance, this boy rows ns as well without learning, as it he could sing the song of Orphens to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He...called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, tokuow about the Argonauts ?" "Sirt (said the boy), I would give what I have." Johnson was much pleased...
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The British Prose Writers, Volumen16

1821 - 372 páginas
...; for instance, this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orphens to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." ,....gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, sakl, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; aud every humau being,...
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