"John Trott was desired by two witty peers To tell them the reason why asses had ears. An't please you, quoth John, I'm not given to letters; Nor dare I pretend to know more than my betters: Howe'er, from this time I shall ne'er see your graces, As I hope to be saved! without thinking on asses." - Oliver Goldsmith

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"John Trott was desired by two witty peers To tell them the reason why asses had ears. An't please you, quoth John, I'm not given to letters; Nor dare I pretend to know more than my betters: Howe'er, from this time I shall ne'er see your graces, As I hope to be saved! without thinking on asses." - Oliver Goldsmith

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