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Pray, Mr. Abernethy, what is a cure for gout?' was the question of an indolent and luxurious citizen. 'Live upon sixpence a day - and earn it,' was the cogent reply.

John Abernethy

Without the shepherd's dog, the whole of the open mountainous land in Scotland would not be worth a sixpence.

James Hogg