John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3894 James Thomson 1700-1748 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3894 |
| AUTHOR: | James Thomson (1700–1748) |
| QUOTATION: | A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate Of mighty monarchs. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Seasons. Summer. Line 1285. |