John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7187 John Godfrey Saxe 1816-1887 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7187 |
| AUTHOR: | John Godfrey Saxe (1816–1887) |
| QUOTATION: | I’m growing fonder of my staff; I’m growing dimmer in the eyes; I’m growing fainter in my laugh; I’m growing deeper in my sighs; I’m growing careless of my dress; I’m growing frugal of my gold; I’m growing wise; I’m growing—yes,— I’m growing old! |
| ATTRIBUTION: | I’m growin old. |