John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6949 Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809-1894 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6949 |
| AUTHOR: | Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) |
| QUOTATION: | The brightest blades grow dim with rust, The fairest meadow white with snow. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Chanson without Music. |