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Ferdinando Galiani : [Letters]

'I have been reading Galiani's correspondence. I had no conception that Abbes and ladies wrote to each other in such a style and feel ashamed of my Simplicity and innocence'.

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Sydney Smith      Print: Book

Ferdinando Galiani : [Letters]

'I have read Galiani's letters, but they are so utterly insignificant, that there is nothing more to be said of them than that they are not worth speaking about. I scarcely ever read a more insignificant collection of letters'.

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Sydney Smith      Print: Book

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