John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3306 Edward Young 1683-1765 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3306 |
| AUTHOR: | Edward Young (1683–1765) |
| QUOTATION: | Thy purpose firm is equal to the deed: Who does the best his circumstance allows Does well, acts nobly; angels could no more. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Night Thoughts. Night ii. Line 90. |