Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 72: February/march 1668-69
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 72: February/march 1668-69
Translated by Mynors Bright
The 'Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 72: February/March 1668-69' is a historical diary written by Samuel Pepys, a prominent Englishman and Clerk of the Acts during the Restoration period. This volume chronicles Pepys' daily life, including his travels in London, attendance at plays, and interactions with government colleagues, providing a vivid account of 17th-century English society. Notable for its candid reflections and sharp observations, the diary serves as both a literary masterpiece and a crucial historical source for understanding the era's political and cultural landscape. This edition is edited and abridged by Robert Latham.
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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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