John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2432 Sir Thomas Browne 1605-1682 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2432 |
| AUTHOR: | Sir Thomas Browne (1605–1682) |
| QUOTATION: | Man is a noble animal, splendid in ashes and pompous in the grave. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Dedication to Urn-Burial. Chap. v. |