Samuel Pepys: Doing

Samuel Pepys was English naval administrator and member of parliament. Explore interesting quotes on doing.
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“The truth is, I do indulge myself a little the more in pleasure, knowing that this is the proper age of my life to do it; and out of my observation that most men that do thrive in the world, do forget to take pleasure during the time that they are getting their estate, but reserve that till they have got one, and then it is too late for them to enjoy it with any pleasure.”

Samuel Pepys

March 10, 1666
Diary

Life , Men , Pleasure , Truth

“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.”

Samuel Pepys

February 3, 1667
Diary

Truth , World

“Up, and at my chamber all the morning and the office doing business, and also reading a little of L'escholle des filles, which is a mighty lewd book, but yet not amiss for a sober man once to read over to inform himself in the villainy of the world.”

Samuel Pepys

February 9, 1668
Diary

Books , World , Business , Reading

“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 do in that condition.”

Samuel Pepys

October 13, 1660
Diary