The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 5Pafraets Book Company, 1903 |
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... says the fable , " in the room of those pictures which exhibit men vanquish- ing lions , we should see lions feeding upon men . If the stone - cutter could have written like Bruyere , what would he have replied ? " I look up , " says he ...
... says the fable , " in the room of those pictures which exhibit men vanquish- ing lions , we should see lions feeding upon men . If the stone - cutter could have written like Bruyere , what would he have replied ? " I look up , " says he ...
Pagina 236
... says , I think the streets are clean , I may venture to walk . When she would have something put into its place , she bids me lay it on the floor . If she would have me snuff the candles , she asks whether I think her eyes are like a ...
... says , I think the streets are clean , I may venture to walk . When she would have something put into its place , she bids me lay it on the floor . If she would have me snuff the candles , she asks whether I think her eyes are like a ...
Pagina 246
... says upon the question , he be- comes able at dinner to say a little himself ; and , as every great genius relaxes himself among his infe- riors , meets with some who wonder how so young a man can talk so wisely . At night he has a new ...
... says upon the question , he be- comes able at dinner to say a little himself ; and , as every great genius relaxes himself among his infe- riors , meets with some who wonder how so young a man can talk so wisely . At night he has a new ...
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NO PAGE 111 The pleasures and advantages of industry | 1 |
The itch of writing universal | 7 |
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