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" No, Sir ; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn. "
People and Problems: A Collection of Addresses and Editorials - Page 334
by Fabian Franklin - 1908 - 344 pages
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His ..., Volume 2

James Boswell - 1791 - 608 pages
...do, who are incited by the profpect of an immediate reward, in proportion as they pleafe. No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which fo much happinefs is produced as by a good tavern or inn," He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenftone's...
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Dr. Johnson's Table Talk: Containing Aphorisms on Literature, Life ..., Volume 1

Samuel Johnson - 1798 - 464 pages
...do, who are incited by the profpedl of an immediate reward in proportion as they pleafe. No, Sir ; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which fo much happinefs is produced as by a good tavern or inn *. He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenftone's...
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Gleanings in England, Volume 2

Samuel Jackson Pratt - 1801 - 628 pages
...who are incited by the prospect of an immediate reward in proportion as they please. No, Sir; then: is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good, tavcin or inn." that — " were we only to follow the falling sack, it could not point to barren ground,"...
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The New England Quarterly Magazine, Volume 1

1802 - 314 pages
...do, who are incited by the profpect of an immediate reward in proportion as they pleafe. No, Sir ; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which fo much happinefs is produced as by a good tavern or inn." premier Noblt/e, to the petite S-iron, the...
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Dr. Johnson's table-talk: aphorisms [&c.] selected and arranged ..., Volume 1

Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 228 pages
...waiters do, who are incited by the prospect of an immediate reward in proportion as they please. No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,...much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn *". He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenstone's lines: " Whoe'er has travell'd life's dull round,...
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The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1807 - 508 pages
...waiters do, who are incited by the prospect of an immediate reward in proportion as they please. No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,...much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn."5 He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenstone's lines: " Whoe'er ha^travell'd life's dull...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of ..., Volume 2

James Boswell - 1807 - 526 pages
...do, who are incited by the prospect of an immediate reward in proportion as they please. No, Sir ; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,...much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn."5 He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenstone's lines : " Whoe'er has travell'd life's dull...
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Selection of Poems ...

1808 - 506 pages
...waiters-do, who are incited by the prospect of an immediate reward in proportion as they please. No, Sir, there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,...happiness is produced as by a good Tavern or Inn. Dr. JoJmstut. THE CAPTIVE QUEEN. ITH radiance rose thy morning sun, Fair promise of a happy day ; But,...
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The Table Talk of John Selden

John Selden - 1818 - 678 pages
...alacrity which waiters o are incited by the prospect of an immein proportion as they \Aease. I Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,...much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn *". He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenstone's lines: " Whoe'er has travell'd life's dull round,...
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Johnsoniana..

James Boswell - 1820 - 382 pages
...waiters do, who are incited by the prospect of an immediate reward in proportion as they please. No, sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,...happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn."* He then repeated, with great emotion, Shenstone's lines — " Whoe'er has travelled life's dull round,...
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