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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

2265 Robert Herrik 1591-1674 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:2265
AUTHOR:Robert Herrick (1591–1674)
QUOTATION:Some asked me where the rubies grew,
  And nothing I did say;
But with my finger pointed to
  The lips of Julia.
ATTRIBUTION:The Rock of Rubies, and the Quarrie of Pearls.