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Thomas Gray. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceOn His Own Character (1761)

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Gray, T. (n.d.). Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33844-too-poor-for-a-bribe-and-too-proud/

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Gray, Thomas. “Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33844-too-poor-for-a-bribe-and-too-proud/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Gray, Thomas. “Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33844-too-poor-for-a-bribe-and-too-proud/.

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