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I have struggled for forty-seven years, distinguishing myself…
Quote byRichard Francis Burton · 1821–1890
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: As quoted in The Life of Captain Sir Richd. F. Burton, Vol. II (1893), by Lady Isabel Burton, p. 442.
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I have struggled for forty-seven years, distinguishing myself honourably in every way that I possibly could. I never had a compliment, nor a "thank you," nor a single farthing. I translate a doubtful book in my old age, and I immediately make sixteen thousand guineas. Now that I know the tastes of England, we need never be without money.
— Richard Francis Burton
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