John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7214 Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7214 |
| AUTHOR: | Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) |
| QUOTATION: | For many years I was self-appointed inspector of snow-storms and rain-storms and did my duty faithfully. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Walden. |