But being unable to discover his unknown friend and benefactor, the poor student was in abject distress in 1833. He worked then, like so many other licentiates, in politics and literature, by which he kept himself for a time above want-for he had nothing to expect from his family.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
We are not Doctors of Science, licentiates of Music Schools.
"A Novelist on Novels"
W. L. George
These licentiates make the same vow as the Jesuits, as far as their condition admits: that is, unrestricted obedience to the General, and to the superiors of the company.
"The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 10 And His Court and of The Regency"
Duc de Saint-Simon