The King's cheese is half wasted in parings: But no matter, 'tis made …

Benjamin Franklin
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The King's cheese is half wasted in parings: But no matter, 'tis made of the people's milk. ✨ Benjamin Franklin (2007). Poor Richard's Almanack, p.25, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
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