John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7984 James Maurie Thompson 1844-1901 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 7984 |
AUTHOR: | James Maurice Thompson (1844–1901) |
QUOTATION: | She throws a kiss, and bids me run In whispers sweet as roses’ breath; I know I can not win the race, And at the end, I know, is death. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Atalanta’s Race. |