“But Lord! to see how much of my old folly and childishnesse hangs upon me still that I cannot forbear carrying my watch in my hand in the coach all this afternoon, and seeing what o'clock it is one hundred times; and am apt to think with myself, how could I be so long without one; though I remember since, I had one, and found it a trouble, and resolved to carry one no more about me while I lived.”
Quote by Samuel Pepys
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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
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