If wishes were butter-cakes, beggars might bite. If wishes … - John Ray

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If wishes were butter-cakes, beggars might bite.
If wishes were thrushes, beggars would eat birds.
If wishes would bide, beggars would ride.

John Ray

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John Ray (29 November 1627 – 17 January 1705) was an English naturalist, sometimes referred to as the father of English natural history.

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Alternative Names: John Wray • Ray • Raius • Raii • Joannes Raius • Johannes Raius

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<small> That is, such rude and uncivil, or sordid and dirty language, as the rabble that frequent those sports, are wont to use.</small>

If wishes were butter-cakes, beggars might bite. If wishes were thrushes, beggars would eat birds. If wishes would bide, beggars would ride. - John Ray

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