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The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Preface

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dangerous deceits.<br />

‘Articles <strong>of</strong> Religion’ (1562) no. 31<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bishop <strong>of</strong> Rome hath no jurisdiction in this Realm <strong>of</strong> England.<br />

‘Articles <strong>of</strong> Religion’ (1562) no. 37<br />

It is lawful for Christian men, at the commandment <strong>of</strong> the Magistrate, to wear weapons, and<br />

serve in the wars.<br />

‘Articles <strong>of</strong> Religion’ (1562) no. 37<br />

<strong>The</strong> Riches and Goods <strong>of</strong> Christians are not common, as touching the right, title, and<br />

possession <strong>of</strong> the same, as certain Anabaptists do falsely boast.<br />

‘Articles <strong>of</strong> Religion’ (1562) no. 38<br />

A Man may not marry his Mother.<br />

‘A Table <strong>of</strong> Kindred and Affinity’<br />

4.94 Keith Preston 1884-1927<br />

Of all the literary scenes<br />

Saddest this sight to me:<br />

<strong>The</strong> graves <strong>of</strong> little magazines<br />

Who died to make verse free.<br />

‘<strong>The</strong> Liberators’<br />

4.95 Jacques Prèvert 1900-77<br />

Il a mis le cafè<br />

Dans la tasse<br />

Il a mis le lait<br />

Dans la tasse de cafè<br />

Il a mis le sucre<br />

Dans le cafè au lait<br />

Avec la petite cuiller<br />

Il a tournè<br />

Il a bu le cafè au lait<br />

Et il a reposè la tasse<br />

Sans me parler.<br />

He put the c<strong>of</strong>fee in the cup. He put the milk in the cup <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee. He put the sugar in the white<br />

c<strong>of</strong>fee, with the tea-spoon, he stirred. He drank the white c<strong>of</strong>fee and he put the cup down.<br />

Without speaking to me.<br />

‘Dèjeuner du Matin’<br />

C’est tellement simple, l’amour.<br />

Love is so simple.<br />

‘Les Enfants du Paradis’ (1945 film)<br />

Notre Pére qui êtes aux cieux

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