John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Jane Brereton 1685-1740 John Bartlett
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| The picture placed the busts between Adds to the thought much strength; Wisdom and Wit are little seen, But Folly ’s at full length. |
| On Beau Nash’s Picture at full length between the Busts of Sir Isaac Newton and Mr. Pope. 1 |
| Note 1. Dyce: Specimens of British Poetesses. (This epigram is generally ascribed to Chesterfield. See Campbell, “English Poets,” note, p. 521.) [back] |