Samuel Butler: He knew what's what, and that's as high As metaphysic wit can fly.

He knew what's what, and that's as high As metaphysic wit can fly. — Samuel Butler

He knew what's what, and that's as high As metaphysic wit can fly.

Samuel Butler

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