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

2404 Samuel Butler 1612-1680 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:2404
AUTHOR:Samuel Butler (1612–1680)
QUOTATION:But Hudibras gave him a twitch
As quick as lightning in the breech,
Just in the place where honour ’s lodg’d,
As wise philosophers have judg’d;
Because a kick in that part more
Hurts honour than deep wounds before.
ATTRIBUTION:Hudibras. Part ii. Canto iii. Line 1065.