“ A wise man does not waste so good a commodity as lying for nought. ”
Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper (1881). copy citation
| Author | Mark Twain |
|---|---|
| Source | The Prince and the Pauper |
| Topic | waste commodity |
| Date | 1881 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1837/1837-h/1837-h.htm |
Context
“Bone-rackings and bastings be plenty enow in this life, without going out of one’s way to invite them. But a truce to these matters; I believe your father. I doubt not he can lie; I doubt not he doth lie, upon occasion, for the best of us do that; but there is no occasion here. A wise man does not waste so good a commodity as lying for nought. But come; sith it is thy humour to give over begging, wherewithal shall we busy ourselves? With robbing kitchens?”
The King said, impatiently—
“Have done with this folly—you weary me!”
Hugo replied, with temper—”
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