John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Sir William Blakstone 1723-1780 John Bartlett
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| The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest defence and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength,—the floating bulwark of our island. |
| Commentaries. Vol. i. Book i. Chap. xiii. Section 418. |
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| Time whereof the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. |
| Commentaries. Vol. i. Book i. Chap. xviii. Section 472. |