John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
1745 William Shakespeare 1564-1616 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 1745 |
| AUTHOR: | William Shakespeare (1564–1616) |
| QUOTATION: | Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire, dreadful trade! Methinks he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen that walk upon the beach Appear like mice. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | King Lear. Act iv. Sc. 6. [text] |
| WORKS: | William Shakespeare Collection. |