John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7096 Robert Browning 1812-1889 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7096 |
| AUTHOR: | Robert Browning (1812–1889) |
| QUOTATION: | We shall march prospering,—not thro’ his presence; Songs may inspirit us,—not from his lyre; Deeds will be done,—while he boasts his quiescence, Still bidding crouch whom the rest bade aspire. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The lost Leader. ii. |