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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

6211 Laman Blanhard 1803-1845 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:6211
AUTHOR:Laman Blanchard (1803–1845)
QUOTATION:Sooth ’t were a pleasant life to lead,
  With nothing in the world to do
But just to blow a shepherd’s reed,
  The silent season thro’
And just to drive a flock to feed,—
  Sheep—quiet, fond and few!
ATTRIBUTION:Dolce far Niente. Stanza 1.