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The true Genius is a mind of large general powers , accidentally determined to
some particular direction . ' Sir Joshua Reynolds , the great Painter of the present
age , had the first fondness for his art excited by the perusal of Richardson ' s ...
The true Genius is a mind of large general powers , accidentally determined to
some particular direction . ' Sir Joshua Reynolds , the great Painter of the present
age , had the first fondness for his art excited by the perusal of Richardson ' s ...
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Lality of others , should have some share in it themselves ; and since their genius
only is discovered by their works , it is just that their virtues should be recorded by
their friends . For no modest men ( as the person I write of was in perfection ) ...
Lality of others , should have some share in it themselves ; and since their genius
only is discovered by their works , it is just that their virtues should be recorded by
their friends . For no modest men ( as the person I write of was in perfection ) ...
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His other dead brother would have been an ornament to the college of which he
was a member . He had a genius either for poetry or oratory ; and , though very
young , composed several very agreeable pieces . In all probability he would
have ...
His other dead brother would have been an ornament to the college of which he
was a member . He had a genius either for poetry or oratory ; and , though very
young , composed several very agreeable pieces . In all probability he would
have ...
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As he always spoke with respect of his master , it is probable that the mean rank ,
in which he then appeared , did not hinder his genius from being distinguished ,
or his industry from being rewarded ; and if in so low a state he obtained ...
As he always spoke with respect of his master , it is probable that the mean rank ,
in which he then appeared , did not hinder his genius from being distinguished ,
or his industry from being rewarded ; and if in so low a state he obtained ...
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... a more extensive knowledge , and longer observation . But having been
unsuccessful in comedy , though rather for want of opportunities than genius , he
resolved now to try whether he should not be more fortunate in exhibiting à
tragedy .
... a more extensive knowledge , and longer observation . But having been
unsuccessful in comedy , though rather for want of opportunities than genius , he
resolved now to try whether he should not be more fortunate in exhibiting à
tragedy .
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| Title | Lives Volume 1 of The Works of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland, Samuel Johnson |
| Author | Samuel Johnson |
| Publisher | A. Miller, 1800 |
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