Quote#Wisdom
'Tis very vain for me to boast
Quote byMichael Bruce · 1746–1767
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Inscription on a Bible,Epigram- The Works of Michael Bruce ed:with memoir and notes by Andrew B Grosart, Murray And Gibb, Printers, Edinburgh (1864)..
English (original)
'Tis very vain for me to boast How small a price my Bible cost, The day of judgment will make clear 'Twas very cheap — or very dear,
— Michael Bruce
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