Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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Page 21
... knowledge was so unlimited , that he frequently devoted whole nights to study , taking coffee or tea as an antidote to drowsiness ; and his im- provement , by these extraordinary exertions , was so rapid , that he soon became the prime ...
... knowledge was so unlimited , that he frequently devoted whole nights to study , taking coffee or tea as an antidote to drowsiness ; and his im- provement , by these extraordinary exertions , was so rapid , that he soon became the prime ...
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... knowledge of French and arithmetic , to which he also added the study of the Italian . Books he had always at command ; for his mother , who contem- plated with delight the progress of her son , with a wise liberality allowed him ...
... knowledge of French and arithmetic , to which he also added the study of the Italian . Books he had always at command ; for his mother , who contem- plated with delight the progress of her son , with a wise liberality allowed him ...
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... knowledge of his name or character is of no long date , and though I never had any personal acquaintance with him , yet ( as you observe ) we ought to regret the loss of every honourable man ; and , if I had the pleasure of your ...
... knowledge of his name or character is of no long date , and though I never had any personal acquaintance with him , yet ( as you observe ) we ought to regret the loss of every honourable man ; and , if I had the pleasure of your ...
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... of literature was the result of dis- position , and not of submission to control . He " excelled , principally , in his knowledge of the Greek 66 " language . His compositions were distinguished by " his 28 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
... of literature was the result of dis- position , and not of submission to control . He " excelled , principally , in his knowledge of the Greek 66 " language . His compositions were distinguished by " his 28 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
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... knowledge in that celebrated language , and offered him the use of the best books , with which he was well provided . In acquiring the pronunciation , he was assisted by a native of Aleppo , who spoke and wrote the vulgar Arabic ...
... knowledge in that celebrated language , and offered him the use of the best books , with which he was well provided . In acquiring the pronunciation , he was assisted by a native of Aleppo , who spoke and wrote the vulgar Arabic ...
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