John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3886 James Thomson 1700-1748 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3886 |
| AUTHOR: | James Thomson (1700–1748) |
| QUOTATION: | An elegant sufficiency, content, Retirement, rural quiet, friendship, books, Ease and alternate labour, useful life, Progressive virtue, and approving Heaven! |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Seasons. Spring. Line 1158. |