John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3183 William Congreve 1670-1729 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3183 |
| AUTHOR: | William Congreve (1670–1729) |
| QUOTATION: | Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Mourning Bride. Act i. Sc. 1. |