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For truth is precious and divine Too rich a pearl for carnal swine. — Samuel Butler (poet)

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For truth is precious and divine Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.

Samuel Butler (poet)
1664
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1664
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Samuel Butler (poet)
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Butler, Samuel. Hudibras: The second part. London: John Martyn & James Allestry, 1664, part 2, canto 2, l. 263.

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