The Dromedary

The Dromedary is a cheerful bird:
I cannot say the same about the Kurd.

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It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation.

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I am writing a book about the Crusades so dull that I can scarcely write it.

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It is the best of all trades, to make songs, and the second best to sing them.

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Epitaph on the Favourite Dog of a Politician

Here lies a Dog.- may every Dog that dies
Lie in security - as this Dog lies.

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Any subject can be made interesting, and therefore any subject can be made boring.

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On the Ladies of Pixton

Three Graces; and the mother were a Grace,
But for profounder meaning in her face.

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Habitations

Kings live in Palaces, and Pigs in sties,
And youth in Expectation. Youth is wise.

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Kings live in Palaces, and Pigs in sties

Kings live in Palaces, and Pigs in sties,
And youth in Expectation. Youth is wise.

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When I am dead, I hope it is said, 'His sins were scarlet, but his books were read'.

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