John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2719 John Milton 1608-1674 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2719 |
| AUTHOR: | John Milton (1608–1674) |
| QUOTATION: | I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Comus. Line 560. |