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London Journal, 1762 - 1763 QUOTES

London Journal, 1762 - 1763 QUOTES

1 " I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspirer of social joy. "

― James Boswell , London Journal, 1762 - 1763

2 " The connection between authors, printers, and booksellers must be kept up. "

― James Boswell , London Journal, 1762 - 1763

3 " At night I strolled into the Park and took the first whore I met, whom I without many words copulated with free from danger, being safely sheathed. She was ugly and lean and her breath smelt of spirits. I never asked her name. When it was done, she slunk off. I had a low opinion of this practice and resolved to do it no more. "

― James Boswell , London Journal, 1762 - 1763