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“What signifies, says some one, giving halfpence to beggars? they only lay it out in gin or tobacco. "And why should they be denied such sweeteners of their existence (says Johnson)? it is surely very savage to refuse them every possible avenue to pleasure, reckoned too coarse for our own acceptance. Life is a pill which none of us can bear to swallow without gilding.”

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Hester Lynch Piozzi
Hester Lynch Piozzi

Hester Lynch Piozzi was an English author renowned for her witty and observant diaries. Born on January 27, 1741, and passing away on May 2, 1821, Piozzi's writing offers a unique glimpse into 18th-century British society, capturing its social customs and intellectual trends. more

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