John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5106 William Wordsworth 1770-1850 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 5106 |
| AUTHOR: | William Wordsworth (1770–1850) |
| QUOTATION: | Small service is true service while it lasts. Of humblest friends, bright creature! scorn not one: The daisy, by the shadow that it casts, Protects the lingering dewdrop from the sun. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | To a Child. Written in her Album. |
| WORKS: | William Wordsworth Collection. |