John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4490 William Cowper 1731-1800 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 4490 |
AUTHOR: | William Cowper (1731–1800) |
QUOTATION: | Misses! the tale that I relate This lesson seems to carry,— Choose not alone a proper mate, But proper time to marry. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Pairing Time Anticipated. |