John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2866 Abraham Cowley 1618-1667 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2866 |
| AUTHOR: | Abraham Cowley (1618–1667) |
| QUOTATION: | The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | From Anacreon, ii. Drinking. |