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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

2846 Sir John Denham 1615-1669 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:2846
AUTHOR:Sir John Denham (1615–1669)
QUOTATION:Oh, could I flow like thee, and make thy stream
My great example, as it is my theme!
Though deep, yet clear; though gentle, yet not dull;
Strong without rage; without o’erflowing, full.
ATTRIBUTION:Cooper’s Hill. Line 189.