John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5826 Fitz-Greene Hallek 1790-1867 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 5826 |
| AUTHOR: | Fitz-Greene Halleck (1790–1867) |
| QUOTATION: | But to the hero, when his sword Has won the battle for the free, Thy voice sounds like a prophet’s word; And in its hollow tones are heard The thanks of millions yet to be. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Marco Bozzaris. |