John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8040 William Ernest Henley 1849-1903 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8040 |
| AUTHOR: | William Ernest Henley (1849–1903) |
| QUOTATION: | Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | To R. T. H. B. |