John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2265 Robert Herrik 1591-1674 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 2265 |
AUTHOR: | Robert Herrick (1591–1674) |
QUOTATION: | Some asked me where the rubies grew, And nothing I did say; But with my finger pointed to The lips of Julia. |
ATTRIBUTION: | The Rock of Rubies, and the Quarrie of Pearls. |