John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4543 William Cowper 1731-1800 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 4543 |
AUTHOR: | William Cowper (1731–1800) |
QUOTATION: | Knowledge is proud that he has learn’d so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans and spells. |
ATTRIBUTION: | The Task. Book vi. Winter Walk at Noon. Line 96. |