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" I believe they never existed in any other form than that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could show the original ; nor can it be shown by any other ; to revenge reasonable incredulity, by refusing evidence, is a degree of insolence, with... "
The General Biographical Dictionary:: Containing an Historical and Critical ... - Page 78
by Alexander Chalmers - 1815
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Miscellaneous essays. Political tracts. A journey to the Western islands of ...

Samuel Johnson - 1810 - 428 pages
...that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could show the original ; nor can it be shown by any other; to revenge reasonable incredulity, by...audacity is the last refuge of guilt. It would be easy to show it if he had it ; but whence could it be had ? It is too long to be remembered, and the language...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson: With an Essay on His Life and Genius

Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy - 1810 - 424 pages
...that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could show the original ; nor can it be shown by any other; to revenge reasonable incredulity, by...audacity is the last refuge of guilt. It would be easy to show it if he had it ; but whencecould it be had? It is too long to be remembered, and the language...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D.: In Twelve Volumes, Volume 8

Samuel Johnson - 1811 - 386 pages
...that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could show the original ; nor can it be shown by any other ; to revenge reasonable incredulity,...audacity is the last refuge of guilt. It would be easy to show it if he had it; but whence could it be had ? It is too long to be remembered, and the language...
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Works, Volume 8

Samuel Johnson - 1811 - 388 pages
...that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could show the original ; nor can it be shown by any other ; to revenge reasonable incredulity,...audacity is the last refuge of guilt. It would be easy t show it if he had it ; but whence could it be had ? It i too long to be remembered, and the language...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: With Critical Observations on His Works

Robert Anderson - 1815 - 660 pages
...they never existed in any other form thaa that which we have seen. The editor or author wever could shew the original ; nor can it be shewn by any other....acquainted ; and stubborn audacity is the last refuge of gnat." These, and such like observations, provoked toe resentment of Mr JMacpherson ; he MB! a threatening...
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The General Biographical Dictionary:: Containing an Historical and Critical ...

1815 - 542 pages
...he) never existed in any other form than that which we have seen. The editor or author never could shew the original; nor can it be shewn by any other. To revenge reasonable incredulity by refusing evidente is a degree of insolence with which the world is not yet acquainted; and stubborn audacity...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 8

Samuel Johnson - 1816 - 432 pages
...they never existed in any other form than that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could shew the original ; nor can it be shewn by any other;...audacity is the last refuge of guilt. It would be easy td shew it if he had it ; but whence could it be had ? It is too long to be remembered, and the language...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1816 - 506 pages
...like reasons, Johnson calls the whole an imposture. He adds, " The editor, or author, never " could shew the original, nor can it be " shewn by any other. To revenge reason" able incredulity, by refusing evidence, is " a degree of insolence with which the world VOL....
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The works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 9

Samuel Johnson - 1818 - 398 pages
...that which we have seen. The editor, or author, never could show the original ; nor can it be shown by any other : to revenge reasonable incredulity,...audacity is the last refuge of guilt. It would be easy to show it if he had it ; but whence could it be had ? It is too long to be remembered, and the language...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.

Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy - 1820 - 368 pages
...such like reasons, Johnson calls the whole an imposture. He adds, " The editor, or author, never could shew the original, nor can it be shewn by any other....and stubborn audacity is the last refuge of guilt." This reasoning carries with it great weight. It roused the resentment of Mr Macpherson. He sent a threatening...
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