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

4320 Oliver Goldsmith 1730?-1774 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:4320
AUTHOR:Oliver Goldsmith (1730?–1774)
QUOTATION:Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt;
It ’s like sending them ruffles when wanting a shirt. 1
ATTRIBUTION:The Haunch of Venison.
 
Note 1.
See Tom Brown, Quotation 2. [back]