"Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last."
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January 1, 1970

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Said of recitations which masters had to endure in school.First they read the essay sitting, Then recite it standing, lastly Sing it: sure this everlasting Cabbage is enough to kill him.—Shaw.