But Hudibras gave him a twitch As quick as lightning in the… - Samuel Butler

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But Hudibras gave him a twitch
As quick as lightning in the breech,
Just in the place where honour's lodg'd,
As wise philosophers have judg'd;
Because a kick in that part more
Hurts honour than deep wounds before.

Samuel Butler

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Samuel Butler (February 8 1612 – September 25 1680) was an English satirical poet.

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He that complies against his will.
Is of his own opinion still.

Some force whole regions, in despite
O' geography, to change their site;
Make former times shake hands with latter,
And that which was before come after.
But those that write in rhyme still make
The one verse for the other's sake;
For one for sense, and one for rhyme,
I think 's sufficient at one time.

And bid the devil take the hin'most.

But Hudibras gave him a twitch As quick as lightning in the breech, Just in the place where honour's lodg'd, As wise philosophers have judg'd; Becaus… - Samuel Butler

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