John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
1192 William Shakespeare 1564-1616 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 1192 |
| AUTHOR: | William Shakespeare (1564–1616) |
| QUOTATION: | As is the bud bit with an envious worm Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air, Or dedicate his beauty to the sun. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Romeo and Juliet. Act i. Sc. 1. [text] |
| WORKS: | William Shakespeare Collection. |