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The little words in the Republic of Letters, like the little folks in a nation, are the most useful and significant.
Samuel Richardson
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Samuel Richardson
Age: 73 †
Born: 1687
Born: August 19
Died: 1761
Died: July 4
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Every scholar, I presume, is not, necessarily, a man of sense.
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'Passion' a word which involves so many feelings. I feel it when we touch I feel it when we kiss I feel it when I look at you. For you are my passion my one true love.
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Those commands of superiors which are contrary to our first duties are not to be obeyed.
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