What is the original version of "I come for the ... but I stay for the ..." - was it in an advert?

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What is the original version of "I come for the ... but I stay for the ..." - was it in an advert?

I've heard this saying paraphrased lots of places, and had an idea it was for someone like Pan Am in the 70s? "I come for the legroom, I stay for the service" or something like that?

2007-06-01 01:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by guildford grecian 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations

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Oliver Goldsmith, "The Deserted Village" - 1770

Those who came to scoff, remained to pray

Any earlier examples of the format, please let me know.

2007-06-04 21:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I dont know where does it comes from, but I like the sentence. It makes you feel good. I mean, to find out about something better than what is expected.

2007-06-05 01:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by ni2penang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I come for the food, but stay for the pole dancing.

2007-06-02 17:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋