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And as the French we conquer'd once,
Now give us laws for pantaloons,
The length of breeches read more

And as the French we conquer'd once,
Now give us laws for pantaloons,
The length of breeches and the gathers
Port-cannons, periwigs, and feathers.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Fashion Quotes,
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I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.

I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Argument Quotes,
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Life is not an exact science, it is an art.

Life is not an exact science, it is an art.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Life Quotes,
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If you follow reason far enough it always leads to conclusions that are contrary to reason.

If you follow reason far enough it always leads to conclusions that are contrary to reason.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Reason Quotes,
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Now, while the honour thou hast got
Is spick and span new.

Now, while the honour thou hast got
Is spick and span new.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Honor Quotes,
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