John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2688 John Milton 1608-1674 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2688 |
| AUTHOR: | John Milton (1608–1674) |
| QUOTATION: | For evil news rides post, while good news baits. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Samson Agonistes. Line 1538. |