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“I do not know that ever I desired anything earnestly in my life but 'twas denied me, and I am many times afraid to wish a thing merely lest my fortune should take that occasion to use me ill.”

Quote by Dorothy Osborne

Book:Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652–54

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Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652–54

This book features a series of letters exchanged between Dorothy Osborne, a writer and socialite, and Sir William Temple, a philosopher and diplomat. The correspondence spans from 1652 to 1654 and provides insights into the personal and intellectual lives of both individuals during the Restoration period in England. more

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Dorothy Osborne

Dorothy Osborne was a 17th-century English writer known for her poetry and correspondence. Her works are celebrated for their delicate emotions and profound insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more

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Book:Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652–54

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Book:Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652–54

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