John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8380 Misellaneous John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8380 |
| AUTHOR: | Miscellaneous |
| QUOTATION: | “Be of good comfort, Master Ridley,” Latimer cried at the crackling of the flames. “Play the man! We shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.” 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Common in Chester County, Penn., among the Friends. |
| Note 1. I shall light a candle of understanding in thine heart, which shall not be put out.—2 Esdras xiv. 25. [back] |