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

7187 John Godfrey Saxe 1816-1887 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:7187
AUTHOR:John Godfrey Saxe (1816–1887)
QUOTATION:I’m growing fonder of my staff;
  I’m growing dimmer in the eyes;
I’m growing fainter in my laugh;
  I’m growing deeper in my sighs;
I’m growing careless of my dress;
  I’m growing frugal of my gold;
I’m growing wise; I’m growing—yes,—
  I’m growing old!
ATTRIBUTION:I’m growin old.