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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

7984 James Maurie Thompson 1844-1901 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:7984
AUTHOR:James Maurice Thompson (1844–1901)
QUOTATION:She throws a kiss, and bids me run
  In whispers sweet as roses’ breath;
I know I can not win the race,
  And at the end, I know, is death.
ATTRIBUTION:Atalanta’s Race.