John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5562 John Pierpont 1785-1866 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 5562 |
| AUTHOR: | John Pierpont (1785–1866) |
| QUOTATION: | A weapon that comes down as still As snowflakes fall upon the sod; But executes a freeman’s will, As lightning does the will of God; And from its force nor doors nor locks Can shield you,—’t is the ballot-box. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | A Word from a Petitioner. |