John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3497 Alexander Pope 1688-1744 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3497 |
| AUTHOR: | Alexander Pope (1688–1744) |
| QUOTATION: | Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow proves the substance true. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Essay on Criticism. Part ii. Line 266. |