John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8131 Sir William Watson 1858-1935 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8131 |
| AUTHOR: | Sir William Watson (1858–1935) |
| QUOTATION: | Braying of arrogant brass, whimper of querulous reeds. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Hymn to the Sea. Part iii. 8. |