A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince;...

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A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about insects.

Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson 1709 - 1784, english author

Was born on: 18 sep 1709.
Died on 13 dec 1784, at 75 years old.

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