Man's Pursuit of Happiness: Dr. Samuel Johnson's Philosophical View in Rasselas |
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... appearance of happiness , but appearances are delusive . My prosperity put my life in danger ; the Bassa of Egypt is my enemy , incensed only by my wealth and prosperity . ' ,, 2 By the tongue of Martin , an old scholar , Voltaire ...
... appearance of happiness , but appearances are delusive . My prosperity put my life in danger ; the Bassa of Egypt is my enemy , incensed only by my wealth and prosperity . ' ,, 2 By the tongue of Martin , an old scholar , Voltaire ...
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... appearance or the match of age . The appearance of Johnson might be described as being repulsive , and Mrs. Porter , already middle - aged when she married Johnson , never could be pretty . But as they were mutually inclined , he became ...
... appearance or the match of age . The appearance of Johnson might be described as being repulsive , and Mrs. Porter , already middle - aged when she married Johnson , never could be pretty . But as they were mutually inclined , he became ...
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... appearances , distinguish those marks which are certain , from those which may deceive : for a man may have the external appearance of a Patriot , without the constituent qualities ; as false coins have often lustre , tho ' they want ...
... appearances , distinguish those marks which are certain , from those which may deceive : for a man may have the external appearance of a Patriot , without the constituent qualities ; as false coins have often lustre , tho ' they want ...
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