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... knowledge among a people was a disadvantage ; for it made the vulgar rise above their humble sphere . JOHNSON . " Sir , while knowledge is a distinction , those who are possessed of it will naturally rise above those who are not ...
... knowledge among a people was a disadvantage ; for it made the vulgar rise above their humble sphere . JOHNSON . " Sir , while knowledge is a distinction , those who are possessed of it will naturally rise above those who are not ...
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... knowledge , or claret and ignorance . " Dr. Robertson , ( who is very companionable , ) was beginning to dissent as to the pro- scription of claret . JOHNSON : ( with a placid smile . ) " Nay , Sir , you shall not differ with me ; as I ...
... knowledge , or claret and ignorance . " Dr. Robertson , ( who is very companionable , ) was beginning to dissent as to the pro- scription of claret . JOHNSON : ( with a placid smile . ) " Nay , Sir , you shall not differ with me ; as I ...
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... knowledge concern- ing it had been obtained in two ways ; from books , and from the relati ns of those country swains , who had seen a little of it . The plain meaning , therefore , is , ' To clear his doubts concerning Providence , and ...
... knowledge concern- ing it had been obtained in two ways ; from books , and from the relati ns of those country swains , who had seen a little of it . The plain meaning , therefore , is , ' To clear his doubts concerning Providence , and ...
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VOLUME II | 111 |
Chronological Table of Johnsons Life and Contemporary | 158 |
The Life of Samuel Johnson LL D 17761784 | 495 |
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