The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 5Pafraets Book Company, 1903 |
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... lost for the sake of the means , we are not to give up virtue to complai- sance ; for the end of complaisance is only to gain the kindness of our fellow - beings , whose kindness is desirable only as instrumental to happiness , and ...
... lost for the sake of the means , we are not to give up virtue to complai- sance ; for the end of complaisance is only to gain the kindness of our fellow - beings , whose kindness is desirable only as instrumental to happiness , and ...
Pagina 99
... lost by contract ; that the Victory was sunk by a private order ; that Cornhill was fired by emissaries from the council ; and the arch of Westminster - bridge was so contrived as to sink on purpose that the nation might be put to ...
... lost by contract ; that the Victory was sunk by a private order ; that Cornhill was fired by emissaries from the council ; and the arch of Westminster - bridge was so contrived as to sink on purpose that the nation might be put to ...
Pagina 285
... lost because it never was deserved ; and was conferred at first , not by the suf- frage of criticism , but by the fondness of friendship , or servility of flattery . The great and popular are very freely applauded ; but all soon grow ...
... lost because it never was deserved ; and was conferred at first , not by the suf- frage of criticism , but by the fondness of friendship , or servility of flattery . The great and popular are very freely applauded ; but all soon grow ...
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