 | Samuel Johnson - 1798 - 464 pages
...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 - 496 pages
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sir (said...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 side of the river.... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 640 pages
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors.' He then called to the boy, 'What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?' ' Sir, (said...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 - 228 pages
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?":—" Sir (said...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;... | |
 | James Boswell - 1807 - 514 pages
...called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sir (said the boy), 1 would give what I have." Johnson was much pleased with his answer, 1 ? 63 and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then jjjtlt? turning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire... | |
 | Wakefield, Edward - 1812 - 954 pages
...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... | |
 | John Selden - 1818 - 678 pages
...Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" — " Sir (said...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;... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 384 pages
...Orphens to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonauts ?" " Sir," said...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 442 pages
...sailors." He then called to the boy, " What would you give, my lad, tokuow about the Argonauts ?" "Sirt (said the boy), I would give what I have." Johnson...answer, and we gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then tarning to me, " Sir, (said he) a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 372 pages
..." What would you give, my lad, to know about the Argonants ?" " Sir," said the boy, " I would (jive what I have." Johnson was much pleased with his answer,...gave him a double fare. Dr. Johnson then turning to Boswell, said, " Sir, a desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind ; and every human being,... | |
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Why, Sir, that may be true in cases where learning cannot possibly be of any use; for instance, this boy rows us as well without learning, as if he could sing the song of Orpheus to the Argonauts, who were the first sailors." He then called to the boy,... 
