John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2846 Sir John Denham 1615-1669 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2846 |
| AUTHOR: | Sir John Denham (1615–1669) |
| QUOTATION: | Oh, could I flow like thee, and make thy stream My great example, as it is my theme! Though deep, yet clear; though gentle, yet not dull; Strong without rage; without o’erflowing, full. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Cooper’s Hill. Line 189. |