John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9583 Alain Ren&eaute Le Sage 1668-1747 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 9583 |
AUTHOR: | Alain René Le Sage (1668–1747) |
QUOTATION: | It may be said that his wit shines at the expense of his memory. 1 |
ATTRIBUTION: | Gil Blas. Book iii. Chap. xi. |
Note 1. See Sheridan, Quotation 41. [back] |