John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2191 Sir Thomas Overbury 1581-1613 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 2191 |
AUTHOR: | Sir Thomas Overbury (1581–1613) |
QUOTATION: | In part to blame is she, Which hath without consent bin only tride: He comes to neere that comes to be denide. 1 |
ATTRIBUTION: | A Wife. St. 36. |
Note 1. In part she is to blame that has been tried: He comes too late that comes to be denied. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: The Lady’s Resolve. [back] |