John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6420 Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton 1803-1873 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 6420 |
AUTHOR: | Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873) |
QUOTATION: | Curse away! And let me tell thee, Beauseant, a wise proverb The Arabs have,—“Curses are like young chickens, And still come home to roost.” |
ATTRIBUTION: | The Lady of Lyons. Act v. Sc. ii. |