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Grocott & Ward, comps.  Grocott’s Familiar Quotations, 6th ed.  189-?.
 
Offend
 
Forgive me, sir, if I in this offend.
        Congreve.—Mourning Bride, Act I. Scene 2.		  1
Harsh words, though pertinent, uncouth appear;
None please the fancy who offend the ear.
        Garth.—The Dispensary, Canto IV. Line 204.		  2
Who fears t’ offend, takes the first step to please.
        Cibber.—Love in a Riddle, Act I.		  3
 
 
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