Quote#Wisdom
A little too wise, they say, do ne’er live long
Quote byThomas Middleton · 1580–1627
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Phœnix (1603-4), Act i. Sc. 1. Compare: "So wise so young, they say, do never live long", William Shakespeare, King Richard III, Act iii. Sc. 1..
English (original)
A little too wise, they say, do ne’er live long.
— Thomas Middleton
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