John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7908 John (Milton) Hay 1838-1905 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7908 |
| AUTHOR: | John (Milton) Hay (1838–1905) |
| QUOTATION: | I think that saving a little child And bringing him to his own, Is a derned sight better business Than loafing around the throne. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Little Breeches. |