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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

Matthew Green 1696-1737 John Bartlett

 
1
    Fling but a stone, the giant dies.
          The Spleen. Line 93.
2
    Thus I steer my bark, and sail
On even keel, with gentle gale.
          The Spleen.
3
    Though pleased to see the dolphins play,
I mind my compass and my way.
          The Spleen.