The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 5Pafraets Book Company, 1903 |
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... delight those unbodied spirits that survey the works of God and the actions of men ; but it bestows no assistance upon earthly beings , and however free from taints of impurity , yet wants the sacred splen- dour of beneficence . Our ...
... delight those unbodied spirits that survey the works of God and the actions of men ; but it bestows no assistance upon earthly beings , and however free from taints of impurity , yet wants the sacred splen- dour of beneficence . Our ...
Pagina 128
... delighted , and endeavours to catch and transmit the circulating rapture . In time all are deceived by the cheat to ... delight in conversation , only because they dare not be alone ; some praise the quiet of soli- tude , because they ...
... delighted , and endeavours to catch and transmit the circulating rapture . In time all are deceived by the cheat to ... delight in conversation , only because they dare not be alone ; some praise the quiet of soli- tude , because they ...
Pagina 138
... delight . I suppose every man is shocked when he hears how frequently soldiers are wishing for war . The wish is not always sincere ; the greater part are content with sleep and lace , and counterfeit an ardour which they do not feel ...
... delight . I suppose every man is shocked when he hears how frequently soldiers are wishing for war . The wish is not always sincere ; the greater part are content with sleep and lace , and counterfeit an ardour which they do not feel ...
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NO PAGE 111 The pleasures and advantages of industry | 1 |
The itch of writing universal | 7 |
The folly of creating artificial wants | 14 |
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