John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2746 John Milton 1608-1674 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2746 |
| AUTHOR: | John Milton (1608–1674) |
| QUOTATION: | But that two-handed engine at the door Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Lycidas. Line 130. |