John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6170 J Augustus Wade 1800-1875 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6170 |
| AUTHOR: | J. Augustus Wade (1800–1875) |
| QUOTATION: | ’T were vain to tell thee all I feel, Or say for thee I’d die. Ah, well-a-day, the sweetest melody Could never, never say, one half my love for thee. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | ’T were vain to tell. |