Quotes by Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys

English administrator of the navy and Member of Parliament

Lived from: 1633 - 1703

Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 23 february 1633 Died: 26 may 1703

  • I went out to Charing Cross to see Major General Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could in that condition.

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  • As happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me!
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  • I find my wife hath something in her gizzard, that only waits an opportunity of being provoked to bring up; but I will not, for my content-sake, give it.
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  • I went out to Charing Cross to see Major General Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could in that condition.
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  • Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends.
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  • Music and woman I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.
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  • Saw a wedding in the church. It was strange to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition.
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  • Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.
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  • 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.
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  • Thanks be to God. Since my leaving the drinking of wine, I do find myself much better, and do mind my business better, and do spend less money, and less time lost in idle company.
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What are the most famous quotes from Samuel Pepys?

The two most famous quotes from Samuel Pepys are:

  • "As happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me!"
  • "I find my wife hath something in her gizzard, that only waits an opportunity of being provoked to bring up; but I will not, for my content-sake, give it."

When did Samuel Pepys live?

Samuel Pepys was born in 1633 and died in the year 1703.