John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4210 Thomas Gray 1716-1771 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4210 |
| AUTHOR: | Thomas Gray (1716–1771) |
| QUOTATION: | From toil he wins his spirits light, From busy day the peaceful night; Rich, from the very want of wealth, In heaven’s best treasures, peace and health. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Ode on the Pleasure arising from Vicissitude. Line 93. |