Voltaire in His Letters; Being a Selection From His Correspondence
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Demouret's remedy does not suit me: it is only of service in cases of pronounced occasional scurvy, and none at all where the blood is affected and the organs have lost their vigour and suppleness. The waters of Breges, Padua, or Ischia might do me good for a time : but I am far from sure if it is not better to suffer in peace, by one's own fireside, and diet one- self, than to go so far in search of a cure which is both uncertain and short-lived. My manner of life with the King of Prussia is p...recisely suited to an invalid — perfect liberty, without the slightest THE QUARREL WITH MAUPERTUIS 113 constraint, a light and cheerful supper. . . . Deus nobis hcec otia fecit. He makes me as happy as an invalid can be : and your interest in my well-being adds to the alleviations of my lot. Pray look upon me, sir, as a friend whom you made across four hundred miles of space. I trust this summer to be able to come and assure you person- ally with what sincere regard I am yours always, etc. XL THE QUARREL WITH MAUPERTUIS To Mme.
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