John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4008 Samuel Johnson 1709-1784 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4008 |
| AUTHOR: | Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) |
| QUOTATION: | Trade’s proud empire hastes to swift decay. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Line added to Goldsmith’s Deserted Village. |