Quote#Children
Sir, can you tell where young Pandorus lives, That was surnamed here…
Quote byHenry Parrot · 1601–1626
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: English Epigrams, "On a Prodigal".
English (original)
Sir, can you tell where young Pandorus lives, That was surnamed here the Prodigal: He that so much for his silk stockings gives, Till nought is left to buy him shoes withal? Oh blame him not, to make what show he can; How should he else be thought a gentleman?
— Henry Parrot
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