The Works of Samuel Johnson: LL.D. In Fourteen Volumes. Vol. XIV.John Stockdale; and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788 - 558 pages |
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... take the freedom of obferving that he has fucceeded better as a fcholar than a poet ; having fallen below the ftrength , the concifenefs , and at the B 4 fame fame time below the perfpicuity of his author . I MARMOR NORFOLCIENSE . 7.
... take the freedom of obferving that he has fucceeded better as a fcholar than a poet ; having fallen below the ftrength , the concifenefs , and at the B 4 fame fame time below the perfpicuity of his author . I MARMOR NORFOLCIENSE . 7.
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... poets I reckon amongst the most in- exorable enemies of our most excellent miniftry , and much doubt whether any method will effect the cure of a diftemper , which in this clafs of men may be termed not an accidental disease , but a ...
... poets I reckon amongst the most in- exorable enemies of our most excellent miniftry , and much doubt whether any method will effect the cure of a diftemper , which in this clafs of men may be termed not an accidental disease , but a ...
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... poet seems to think himself aggrieved , because the licenfer kept his tragedy in his hands one and twenty days ... poets remember , when they appear before the licenfer , or his deputy , that they stand at the tribunal from which there ...
... poet seems to think himself aggrieved , because the licenfer kept his tragedy in his hands one and twenty days ... poets remember , when they appear before the licenfer , or his deputy , that they stand at the tribunal from which there ...
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... poets into fubjection and dependence , not to encourage good writers , but to discourage all . There lies no obligation upon the licenfer to grant his fanction to a play , however excellent ; nor can Mr. Brooke 6 Brooke demand any ...
... poets into fubjection and dependence , not to encourage good writers , but to discourage all . There lies no obligation upon the licenfer to grant his fanction to a play , however excellent ; nor can Mr. Brooke 6 Brooke demand any ...
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... poet to de- mand a licenser's reafon for his proceedings ? Is he not rather to acquiefce in the decision of authority , and conclude that there are reasons which he cannot com- prehend ? Unhappy would it be for men in power , were they ...
... poet to de- mand a licenser's reafon for his proceedings ? Is he not rather to acquiefce in the decision of authority , and conclude that there are reasons which he cannot com- prehend ? Unhappy would it be for men in power , were they ...
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Page 78 - This guest of summer, The temple-haunting martlet, does approve By his loved mansionry that the heaven's breath Smells wooingly here : no jutty, frieze, Buttress, nor coign of vantage, but this bird Hath made his pendent bed and procreant cradle : Where they most breed and haunt, I have observed The air is delicate.
Page 76 - Thus thou must do, if thou have it"; And that which rather thou dost fear to do Than wishest should be undone. Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear; And chastise with the valour of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden round, Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crown'd withal.
Page 370 - Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Page 232 - Since man is so big, said the young ones, how do you kill him ? You are afraid of the wolf and of the bear, by what power are vultures superior to man ? is man more defenceless than a sheep ? We have not the strength of man, returned the mother, and I am sometimes in doubt whether we have the subtilty; and the.
Page 96 - It will have blood ; they say, blood will have blood : Stones have been known to move, and trees to speak ; Augurs, and understood relations, have By magot-pies, and choughs, and rooks, brought forth The secret'st man of blood.
Page 520 - O my friend, the approach of death is very dreadful! I am afraid to think on that which I know I cannot avoid. It is vain to look round and round for that help which cannot be had. Yet we hope and hope, and fancy that he who has lived to-day may live tomorrow. But let...
Page 341 - Those who set their performances to general view, have too often been considered the rivals of each other ; as men actuated, if not by avarice, at least by vanity, and contending for superiority of fame, though not for a pecuniary prize. It cannot be denied or doubted, that all who offer...
Page 233 - His opinion was that men had only the appearance of animal life, being really vegetables with a power of motion; and that as the boughs of an oak are dashed together by the storm, that swine may fatten upon the falling acorns, so men are by some unaccountable power driven one against another, till they lose their motion, that vultures may be fed.
Page 106 - I have liv'd long enough : my way of life Is fall'n into the sear , the yellow leaf; And that which should accompany old age , As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, I must not look to have ; but , in their stead , Curses, not loud, but deep, mouth-honour, breath, Which the poor heart would fain deny , and dare not.
Page 483 - I knew not what answer to make till I had consulted you, nor what to demand on the author's part; but am very willing that, if you please, he should have a part in it, as he will undoubtedly be more diligent to disperse and promote it.