Quote#Speech
Sharp's the word with her
Quote byJonathan Swift · 1667–1745
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dialogue 3.
English (original)
Sharp's the word with her.
— Jonathan Swift
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