John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4663 John Trumbull 1750-1831 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4663 |
| AUTHOR: | John Trumbull (1750–1831) |
| QUOTATION: | But as some muskets so contrive it As oft to miss the mark they drive at, And though well aimed at duck or plover, Bear wide, and kick their owners over. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | McFingal. Canto i. Line 93. |