John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6696 Rihard Monkton Milnes Houghton 1809-1885 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6696 |
| AUTHOR: | Richard Monckton Milnes Houghton (1809–1885) |
| QUOTATION: | The hills of manhood wear a noble face When seen from far; The mist of light from which they take their grace Hides what they are. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Carpe Diem. |