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

7482 Matthew Arnold 1822-1888 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:7482
AUTHOR:Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)
QUOTATION:We, in some unknown Power’s employ,
  Move on a rigorous line;
Can neither, when we will, enjoy,
  Nor, when we will, resign.
ATTRIBUTION:Stanzas in Memory of the Author of “Obermann.”