Boswell

Famous quotes containing the word boswell:

“My wife, who does not like journalizing, said it was leaving myself embowelled to posterity—a good strong figure. But I think it is rather leaving myself embalmed. It is certainly preserving myself.”
—James Boswell (1740–1795)

“You played a party with a prince and Miss de Zuylen. You was shocked, or rather offended, with her unlimited vivacity.”
—James Boswell (1740–1795)

“What an insignificant life is this which I am now leading!”
—James Boswell (1740–1795)