There are braying men in the world as well as braying asses; for what's loud and senseless talking, huffing, and swearing any other than a more fashionable way of braying?

L'Estrange · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 554

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There are braying men in the world as well as braying asses; for what's loud and senseless talking, huffing, and swearing any other than a more fashionable way of braying?

L'Estrange · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 554

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W. A. Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings (1893) · Detto n. 554 · attribuzione riportata: L'Estrange

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