Quote#Wisdom
Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt
Quote byOliver Goldsmith · 1728–1774
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Haunch of Venison (1776)..
English (original)
Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt; It's like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.
— Oliver Goldsmith
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