7187. John Godfrey Saxe. 1816-1887. John Bartlett, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th ed.

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


NUMBER:	7187
AUTHOR:	John Godfrey Saxe (1816–1887)
QUOTATION:	I’m growing fonder of my staff; I’m growing dimmer in the eyes; I’m growing fainter in my laugh; I’m growing deeper in my sighs; I’m growing careless of my dress; I’m growing frugal of my gold; I’m growing wise; I’m growing—yes,— I’m growing old!
ATTRIBUTION:	I’m growin old.