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

2395 Samuel Butler 1612-1680 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:2395
AUTHOR:Samuel Butler (1612–1680)
QUOTATION:For truth is precious and divine,—
Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
ATTRIBUTION:Hudibras. Part ii. Canto ii. Line 257.