John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6998 William Makepeae Thakeray 1811-1863 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6998 |
| AUTHOR: | William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863) |
| QUOTATION: | Ho, pretty page, with the dimpled chin That never has known the barber’s shear, All your wish is woman to win, This is the way that boys begin. Wait till you come to Forty Year. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Age of Wisdom. |
| WORKS: | William Makepeace Thackeray Collection. |