 | Samuel Johnson - 1798 - Počet stránok 464
...his anfwer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. faid, " Sir, a defire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being, whofe mind is not debauched, will be willing to [give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - Počet stránok 648
...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, ' Sir, (said he,) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge'.' We landed at the Old Swan', and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - Počet stránok 496
...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." ' variety of ships that were lying at anchor, and with the beautiful country on each... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - Počet stránok 640
...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, ' Sir, (said he,) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge1.' We landed at the Old Swan', and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1807 - Počet stránok 228
...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind;...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton when about to establish a school upon his estate, it had been suggested,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1807 - Počet stránok 514
...double fare. Dr. Johnson then jjjtlt? turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is 54. the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has, to get knowledge." We landed at the Old Swan, and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars and moved... | |
 | Wakefield, Edward - 1812 - Počet stránok 954
...as given in the preamble to the Act of 1803, where it is stated, • We'd's Killarney, p. 167. •f A desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind,...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has got to get knowledge. Johnson, see his Life by Bow«W,vol.i. p. 423. J Dr. Adam Smith, speaking of... | |
 | James Boswell - 1817 - Počet stránok 466
...pleased with his answer, aud we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has, to get knowledge." We lauded at the Old Swan, and walked to Billingsgate, where we took oars, and moved... | |
 | John Selden - 1818 - Počet stránok 678
...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. The Doctor then turning to Mr. B. said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind;...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." To Mr. Langton when about to establish a school upon his estate, it had been suggested,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - Počet stránok 384
...pleased with his answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind...debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge." He said of Garrick : " He has not Latin enough. He finds out the Latin by the meaning... | |
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What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts?" "Sir," said the boy, "I would give what I have. 
