John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6947 Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809-1894 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6947 |
| AUTHOR: | Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) |
| QUOTATION: | A general flavor of mild decay. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Deacon’s Masterpiece. |