Quote#Wisdom
. "I think, sir, if you would be so good as to go first, and break…
Quote byJohn Leech · 1817–1864
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Pictures of Life and Character (1884).
English (original)
. "I think, sir, if you would be so good as to go first, and break the top rail, my pony would get over."
— John Leech
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