John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7651 Alexander Smith 1830-1867 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7651 |
| AUTHOR: | Alexander Smith (1830–1867) |
| QUOTATION: | Some books are drenchèd sands On which a great soul’s wealth lies all in heaps, Like a wrecked argosy. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | A Life Drama. Sc. 2. |