John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4524 William Cowper 1731-1800 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4524 |
| AUTHOR: | William Cowper (1731–1800) |
| QUOTATION: | While fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Task. Book iv. The Winter Evening. Line 118. |