To these crocodile tears they will add sobs, fiery sighs, and…

Quote byRobert Burton · 1577–1640

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Part III, Section 2, member 2, subsection 4..

English (original)

To these crocodile tears they will add sobs, fiery sighs, and sorrowful countenance.

— Robert Burton

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