John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4985 William Wordsworth 1770-1850 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4985 |
| AUTHOR: | William Wordsworth (1770–1850) |
| QUOTATION: | Because the good old rule Sufficeth them,—the simple plan, That they should take who have the power, And they should keep who can. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Rob Roy’s Grave. |
| WORKS: | William Wordsworth Collection. |