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] |