John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3990 Samuel Johnson 1709-1784 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 3990 |
AUTHOR: | Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) |
QUOTATION: | Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise! From Marlb’rough’s eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires, a driv’ler and a show. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Vanity of Human Wishes. Line 316. |