John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6211 Laman Blanhard 1803-1845 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 6211 |
AUTHOR: | Laman Blanchard (1803–1845) |
QUOTATION: | Sooth ’t were a pleasant life to lead, With nothing in the world to do But just to blow a shepherd’s reed, The silent season thro’ And just to drive a flock to feed,— Sheep—quiet, fond and few! |
ATTRIBUTION: | Dolce far Niente. Stanza 1. |