 | Hannah More - 1834 - 492 pages
...Braganza. I was afraid to speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company : however, as I thought it a less evil to...with Johnson's answering, " You are right, madam." From Miss Sarah More to one of her sisters. London, 1775. Tuesday evening we drank tea at Sir Joshua's,... | |
 | Hannah More - 1834 - 488 pages
...speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company : however, as 1 thought it a less evil to dissent from the opinion...with Johnson's answering, " You are right, madam." From Miss Sarah More to one of her sisters. London, 1775. Tuesday evening we drank tea at Sir Joshua's,... | |
 | 1835 - 736 pages
...Braganza? I was afraid to speak before them all ; as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company : however, as I thought it a less evil to...Johnson's answering, — ' You are right, madam.'" Thus grew Hannah More in the favour of the witty and the wise, of the learned and the fair; living... | |
 | William Roberts - 1835 - 496 pages
...speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company : however, as 1 thought it a less evil to dissent from the opinion of a fellow-creature than to tell a falsity, 1 ventured to give my sentiments ; and was satisfied with Johnson's answering, " You are right, madam."... | |
 | 1836 - 342 pages
...Braganza. I was afraid to speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company. However, as I thought it a less evil to dissent...with Johnson's answering, " You are right, madam*'* LETTERS OF BUSINESS. Lord Byron to RC Dallas, Esq. 8, St. Jamcs's-atreet, October 31, 1811. DEAR SIR,... | |
 | Author of The young man's own book - 1841 - 338 pages
...Braganza. I was afraid to speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company. However, as I thought it a less evil to dissent...satisfied with Johnson's answering, "You are right, maflarn/" LETTERS OF BUSINESS. Lord Byron to RC Dallas, Esq. 8, St.Jama's-street, October 31, 1811.... | |
 | Samuel Griswold Goodrich - 1844 - 368 pages
...all, as I knew there was a diversity of opinion : however, as I thought it a less evil to dissent from a fellowcreature than to tell a falsity, I ventured...with Johnson's answering, ' You are right, madam,' " Stimulated by the approbation of such judges, Miss More turned to literature with redoubled energy... | |
 | Samuel Griswold Goodrich - 1844 - 368 pages
...all, as I knew there was a diversity of opinion : however, as I thought it a less evil to dissent from a fellowcreature than to tell a falsity, I ventured...with Johnson's answering, ' You are right, madam.' " Stimulated by the approbation of such judges, Miss More turned to literature with redoubled energy... | |
 | Helen Cross Knight - 1853 - 336 pages
...speaking of a Montagu ! her form (for she has no body) is delicate even to fragility; her countenance the most animated in the world ; the sprightly vivacity...lively style, to the sisterhood at Bristol : LONDON, 1115. Tuesday evening we drank tea at Sir Joshua's, with Dr. Johnson. Hannah is certainly a great favorite.... | |
 | Samuel Griswold Goodrich - 1860 - 356 pages
...all, as I knew there was a diversity of opinion: however, as I thought it a less evil to dissent from a fellowcreature than to tell a falsity, I ventured...with Johnson's answering, ' You are right, madam.' " Stimulated by the approbation of such judges, Miss More turned to literature with redoubled energy... | |
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... to have a smaller party, where, from fewer luminaries, there may emanate a clearer, steadier, and more beneficial light. Dr. Johnson asked me how I liked the new tragedy of Braganza. I was afraid to speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of... 
