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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

1084 William Shakespeare 1564-1616 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:1084
AUTHOR:William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
QUOTATION:Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar-school; and whereas, before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used, and, contrary to the king, his crown and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill.
ATTRIBUTION:King Henry VI. Part II. Act iv. Sc. 7.  [text]
WORKS:William Shakespeare Collection.