Life of JohnsonOxford University Press, 1927 |
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... knowledge . His acquaintance with books was great , and what he did not immediately know , he could , at least , tell where to find . Such was his ampli- tude of learning , and such his copiousness of communica- tion , that it may be ...
... knowledge . His acquaintance with books was great , and what he did not immediately know , he could , at least , tell where to find . Such was his ampli- tude of learning , and such his copiousness of communica- tion , that it may be ...
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... knowledge of literature ; and he even obtained the assistance of his pen in furnishing some numbers of a periodical Essay printed in the news- paper , of which Warren was proprietor . After very dili- gent inquiry , I have not been able ...
... knowledge of literature ; and he even obtained the assistance of his pen in furnishing some numbers of a periodical Essay printed in the news- paper , of which Warren was proprietor . After very dili- gent inquiry , I have not been able ...
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... knowledge is of little use . This is necessary in Latin , and more necessary in English ; and can only be acquired by a daily imitation of the best and correctest authours . ' SAM . JOHNSON . " While Johnson kept his academy , there can ...
... knowledge is of little use . This is necessary in Latin , and more necessary in English ; and can only be acquired by a daily imitation of the best and correctest authours . ' SAM . JOHNSON . " While Johnson kept his academy , there can ...
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... knowledge of the world , fresh from life , not strained through books . He borrowed a horse and ten pounds at Birmingham . Finding himself master of so much money , he set off for West Chester , in order to get to Ireland . He returned ...
... knowledge of the world , fresh from life , not strained through books . He borrowed a horse and ten pounds at Birmingham . Finding himself master of so much money , he set off for West Chester , in order to get to Ireland . He returned ...
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... knowledge , an uncommon acuteness , and a command of language , in which few could have equalled , and none have surpassed him . He who could display eloquence and wit in defence of the decision of the House of Commons upon Mr. Wilkes's ...
... knowledge , an uncommon acuteness , and a command of language , in which few could have equalled , and none have surpassed him . He who could display eloquence and wit in defence of the decision of the House of Commons upon Mr. Wilkes's ...
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