I am the very model of a modern Major-General, I've information vegetable, animal and mineral, I know the kings of England, and I quote the fights historical, From Marathon to Waterloo, in order categorical.

-Gilbert, Sir W(illiam) S(chwenck)
   The Major-General's song, The Pirates of Penzance, act1.

Some, for renown, on scraps of learning doat, And think they grow immortal as they quote.

-Young, Edward
  The Love of Fame, the Universal Passion'Satire1'.