"If I write that it was a cold day, you can be sure I know it was a cold day because Pepys told us"
- Antonia Fraser
About this Quote
In this quote, Antonia Fraser is highlighting the dependability and precision of her writing. She is mentioning that if she includes a detail such as the weather condition being cold, it is due to the fact that she has a trustworthy source to back it up. In this case, the source is Pepys, a widely known diarist and historian. Fraser is essentially stating that she would not include any information without correct evidence or confirmation. This quote highlights the value of reliability and fact-checking in writing, and also showcases Fraser's dedication to supplying accurate and honest info to her readers.
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