John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
William Edward Hartpole Leky 1838-1903 John Bartlett
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Whence has come thy lasting power. |
On an old Song. |
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The stately ship is seen no more, The fragile skiff attains the shore; And while the great and wise decay, And all their trophies pass away, Some sudden thought, some careless rhyme, Still floats above the wrecks of Time. |
On an old Song. |