"I have struggled for forty-seven years, distinguishing myself honorably 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 [the Arabian Nights] 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

Richard Francis Burton: I have struggled for forty-seven years, distinguishing...

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"I have struggled for forty-seven years, distinguishing myself honorably 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 [the Arabian Nights] 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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