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Quote by Samuel Pepys

“Unlike God the artist does not start with nothing and make something of it. He starts with himself as nothing and makes something of the nothing with the things at hand.”

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Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys was a distinguished English diarist, Member of Parliament, and naval administrator. He is widely recognized for his extensive and personal diary, which offers a unique perspective into the Restoration period of English history. Born on February 23, 1633, and passing away on May 26, 1703, his tenure was characterized by his service to the crown and his meticulous documentation of his daily life. more

“Music [is] a science peculiarly productive of a pleasure that no state of life, publick or private, secular or sacred; no difference of age or season; no temper of mind or condition of health exempt from present anguish; nor, lastly, distinction of quality, renders either improper, untimely, or unentertaining.”

Mind States Age Differences Pleasure Quality Conditions Music Is Seasons Sacred Distinction Productive Temper Secular Anguish

Book:The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Companion

Source: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Companion

“Did satisfy myself mighty fair in the truth of the saying that the world do not grow old at all, but is in as good condition in all respects as ever it was.”

World Grows Conditions Fairs

Book:Diary and correspondance of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S.,secretary to the admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II

Source: Diary and correspondance of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S.,secretary to the admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II

“But it is pretty to see what money will do.”

Author:Samuel Pepys

“To church in the morning, and there saw a wedding in the church, which I have not seen many a day; and the young people so merry one with another, and strange to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition, every man and woman gazing and smiling at them.”