John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2431 Sir Thomas Browne 1605-1682 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2431 |
| AUTHOR: | Sir Thomas Browne (1605–1682) |
| QUOTATION: | I look upon you as gem of the old rock. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Dedication to Urn-Burial. |
| Note 1. Adamas de rupe præstantissimus (A most excellent diamond from the rock). A chip of the old block.—Matthew Prior: Life of Burke. [back] |