John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3186 William Congreve 1670-1729 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3186 |
| AUTHOR: | William Congreve (1670–1729) |
| QUOTATION: | For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Mourning Bride. Act v. Sc. 12. |