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Quote by Samuel Pepys

“Strange, to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition, every man and wife gazing and smiling at them.”

Quote by Samuel Pepys

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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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