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. |