Lord Radstock to John Taylor, 23 February 1820
"I have ever been a great admirer of proverbs, and this from a conviction of their being, generally, founded on Wisdom, and the experience of ages. Among my favourites that of 'Second thoughts are best', is one for which I have long had the highest respect, it often serving me as an oracle to guide me..."
Quoted in 'John Clare's Proverbs' - David Powell - Tern Press (2000)
