Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 02: January 1659-1660
1632
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 02: January 1659-1660
1632
Translated by Mynors Bright
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 02: January 1659-1660 is an unabridged historical account written by Samuel Pepys, first published in 1632. This volume chronicles Pepys's experiences during a pivotal year in English history, capturing both personal anecdotes and significant socio-political events of the Restoration era. Through his candid observations, readers gain insight into daily life, government affairs, and the complexities of 17th-century England, including interactions with key figures like General Monk. Pepys's engaging narrative style combines humor and introspection, making this work a vital historical document and a literary masterpiece.
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“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.””
— Samuel Pepys
“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
“He that will not stoop for a pin will never be worth a pound.””
— Samuel Pepys
“And so to bed.””
— 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
“I find it a hard matter to settle to business after so much leisure and pleasure.””
— Samuel Pepys
“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
“neighbour of ours, Mr. Hollworthy, a very able man, is also dead by a fall in the country from his horse, his foot hanging in the stirrup, and his brains beat out.””
— Samuel Pepys
“I saw the girl of the house, being very pretty, go into a chamber, and I went in after her and kissed her.””
— Samuel Pepys
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