John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2364 Samuel Butler 1612-1680 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2364 |
| AUTHOR: | Samuel Butler (1612–1680) |
| QUOTATION: | For rhyme the rudder is of verses, With which, like ships, they steer their courses. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Hudibras. Part i. Canto i. Line 463. |