John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4526 William Cowper 1731-1800 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4526 |
| AUTHOR: | William Cowper (1731–1800) |
| QUOTATION: | With spots quadrangular of diamond form, Ensanguined hearts, clubs typical of strife, And spades, the emblems of untimely graves. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Task. Book iv. The Winter Evening. Line 217. |