“In many walks of life, a conscience is a more expensive encumbrance than a wife or a carriage.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. And analects from John Paul Richter ... New edition
This book is a personal account of the author's struggle with opium addiction, offering insights into the psychological and social aspects of the 19th century. It includes selected writings by John Paul Richter. more
Author
Thomas de Quincey
Thomas de Quincey was an English essayist and critic, renowned for his personal experiences and philosophical reflections on opium. His work 'On the Use and Abuse of Opium' is one of the most famous autobiographical essays of the 19th century and has had a profound impact on literature and psychology. more
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