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Samuel Pepys Quotes

Samuel Pepys quotes

English Writer February 23, 1633 – May 26, 1703

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The truth is, I do indulge myself a little the more in pleasure, knowing that this is the proper age of my life to do it; and, out of my observation that most men that do thrive in the world do forget to take pleasure during the time that they are getting their estate, but reserve that till they have got one, and then it is too late for them to enjoy it. Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys quote: "As happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems..."
As happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me! Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys quote: "Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my..."
Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends. Samuel Pepys
Thanks be to God. Since my leaving the drinking of wine, I do find myself much better, and do mind my business better, and do spend less money, and less time lost in idle company. Samuel Pepys
God forgive me, I was sorry to hear that Sir W Pens maid Betty was gone away yesterday, for I was in hopes to have had a bout with her before she had gone, she being very pretty. I have also a mind to my own wench, but I dare not, for fear she should prove honest and refuse and then tell my wife. Samuel Pepys
Great talk among people how some of the Fanatiques do say that the end of the world is at hand, and that next Tuesday is to be the day. Against which, whenever it shall be, good God fit us all! Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys quote: "Now public business takes up so much of my time that I must..."
Now public business takes up so much of my time that I must get time a Sundays or a nights to look after my own matters. Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys quote: "Music and woman I cannot but give way to, whatever my business..."
Music and woman I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is. Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys quote: "Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles..."
Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody. Samuel Pepys
Saw a wedding in the church. It was strange to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition. Samuel Pepys
I went out to Charing Cross to see Major General Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could in that condition. Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys quote: "He that will not stoop for a pin will never be worth a pound."
He that will not stoop for a pin will never be worth a pound. Samuel Pepys

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