John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7998 John Henry Boner 1845-1903 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 7998 |
AUTHOR: | John Henry Boner (1845–1903) |
QUOTATION: | Ah, we fondly cherish Faded things That had better perish. Memory clings To each leaf it saves. Chilly winds are blowing. It will soon be snowing On our graves. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Gather Leaves and Grasses. |