Quote#Wisdom
Though I say't that should not say't
Quote byJohn Fletcher · 1579–1625
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Wit at Several Weapons (with Thomas Middleton and William Rowley; c. 1610–20; pub. 1647), Act II, scene 2.
English (original)
Though I say't that should not say't.
— John Fletcher
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