John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
James Merrik 1720-1769 John Bartlett
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| Not what we wish, but what we want, Oh, let thy grace supply! 1 |
| Hymn. |
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| Oft has it been my lot to mark A proud, conceited, talking spark. |
| The Chameleon. |
| Note 1. [greek] (Let not that happen which I wish, but that which is right.—Menander: Fragment. [back] |