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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

6103 Thomas Hood 1799-1845 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:6103
AUTHOR:Thomas Hood (1799–1845)
QUOTATION:No solemn sanctimonious face I pull,
  Nor think I’m pious when I’m only bilious;
  Nor study in my sanctum supercilious,
To frame a Sabbath Bill or forge a Bull.
ATTRIBUTION:Ode to Rae Wilson.