Quote#Beauty
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
Quote byEdward Lear · 1812–1888
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Owl and the Pussycat (1871), St. 1..
English (original)
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, "O lovely Pussy! O Pussy my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!"
— Edward Lear
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