The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 3Pafraets Book Company, 1903 |
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Pagina 30
... ignorance of succeed- ing times , were well enforced by the celebrated symbol of Pythagoras , ἀνεμῶν πνεόντων τὴν ἤχω προσκύνει ; " when the wind blows , worship its echo . " This could not but be understood by his disciples as an ...
... ignorance of succeed- ing times , were well enforced by the celebrated symbol of Pythagoras , ἀνεμῶν πνεόντων τὴν ἤχω προσκύνει ; " when the wind blows , worship its echo . " This could not but be understood by his disciples as an ...
Pagina 67
... ignorance or carelessness of the art of writing is amply compensated by his knowledge of nature and of policy ; the wisdom of his maxims , the just- ness of his reasonings , and the variety , distinctness , and strength of his ...
... ignorance or carelessness of the art of writing is amply compensated by his knowledge of nature and of policy ; the wisdom of his maxims , the just- ness of his reasonings , and the variety , distinctness , and strength of his ...
Pagina 77
... ignorance with a fictitious mode . A thousand pleas- ing expectations swarm in the fancy ; and all the approaching weeks are filled with distinctions , hon- ours , and authority . But others , who have lately entered the world , or have ...
... ignorance with a fictitious mode . A thousand pleas- ing expectations swarm in the fancy ; and all the approaching weeks are filled with distinctions , hon- ours , and authority . But others , who have lately entered the world , or have ...
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The dangers of imitation The impropriety of imitating Spenser | 56 |
A criticism on the English historians | 62 |
The young trader turned gentleman | 69 |
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