Quote#Wisdom
Turn again Whittington
Quote byJoseph Jacobs · 1854–1916
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Whittington and his Cat, (said by the bells of London).
English (original)
Turn again Whittington, Thrice Mayor of London
— Joseph Jacobs
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