18th-Century Characters, Including Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 33

[cahn]

And, I mean, it doesn't have to be just 18th century characters, either!

(also, waiting for Yuletide!)

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Felis, help!

[mildred_of_midgard]

Some time ago, felis, you reported this:

Fritz in his eulogy for him: M. de Knobelsdorff had a character of candor and probity which made him generally esteemed; he loved the truth, and convinced himself that it offended no one; he regarded courtesy as an inconvenience, and shunned anything that seemed to constrain his freedom; you had to know him well to fully appreciate his merit.

Could you give me a link or citation for that passage, when you get a chance? I'm putting together the bibliography and citations for my Peter Keith essay. Thanks! (No rush, I realize everyone but me is celebrating holidays.)

Re: Felis, help!

[felis]

Trier! See the last paragraph. Translation was likely a mix of google and myself, I don't remember for sure.

Re: Felis, help!

[mildred_of_midgard]

Thank you! <3