John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2284 Franis Quarles 1592-1644 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2284 |
| AUTHOR: | Francis Quarles (1592–1644) |
| QUOTATION: | This house is to be let for life or years; Her rent is sorrow, and her income tears. Cupid, ’t has long stood void; her bills make known, She must be dearly let, or let alone. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Emblem 10, Ep. 10. |