John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5049 William Wordsworth 1770-1850 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 5049 |
| AUTHOR: | William Wordsworth (1770–1850) |
| QUOTATION: | Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop Than when we soar. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Excursion.Book iii. |
| WORKS: | William Wordsworth Collection. |