of a vigorous genius operating upon large materials. The power that predominated in his intellectual operations, was rather strong reason than quick sensibility. Upon all occasions that were presented, he studied rather than felt, and produced sentiments... The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Page 323by Samuel Johnson - 1825Full view - About this book
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...Dryden's character, Johnson has given, though I suppose unintentionally, some touches of his own. Thus: “The power that predominated in his intellectual...Upon all occasions that were presented, he studied rathçr than felt; and produced sentiments not such as Nature enforces, but meditation supplies. With... | |
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...rather strong reason than quick sensibility. On all occasions that were presented, he rather studied than felt ; and produced sentiments, not such as nature...supplies. With the simple and elemental passions as they spring separately in the mind, he seems not much acquainted ; and seldom describes them, but as... | |
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