John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5069 William Wordsworth 1770-1850 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 5069 |
| AUTHOR: | William Wordsworth (1770–1850) |
| QUOTATION: | Mightier far Than strength of nerve or sinew, or the sway Of magic potent over sun and star, Is Love, though oft to agony distrest, And though his favorite seat be feeble woman’s breast. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Laodamia. |
| WORKS: | William Wordsworth Collection. |