John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9627 J M Usteri 1763-1827 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 9627 |
AUTHOR: | J. M. Usteri (1763–1827) |
QUOTATION: | Life let us cherish, while yet the taper glows, And the fresh flow’ret pluck ere it close; Why are we fond of toil and care? Why choose the rankling thorn to wear? |
ATTRIBUTION: | Life let us cherish. |