 ... contemn the applause of his own time, and commit his claims to the justice of posterity. He must write as the interpreter of nature, and the legislator of mankind, and consider himself as presiding over the thoughts and manners of future generations;...  A new theoretical and practical French grammar - 第 401 頁Charles Jean Delille 著 - 1844完整檢視 - 關於此書
 | 1907 - 506 頁
...over the thoughts and manners of future generations; as a being superior to time and place. "His labor is not yet at an end; he must know many languages...himself every delicacy of speech and grace of harmony." CHAPTER XI. IMLAC'S NARRATIVE CONHKUED. A HINT ON PILGRIMAGE. Imlac now felt the enthusiastic fit,... | |
 | Alvin B. Kernan - 1989 - 384 頁
...the end of Chapter X of Rasselas: "he must know many languages and many sciences; and that his stile may be worthy of his thoughts, must, by incessant...himself every delicacy of speech and grace of harmony." Johnson's style was another device, among many, with which he made the solid reality he needed, taking... | |
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