John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4307 Oliver Goldsmith 1730?-1774 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4307 |
| AUTHOR: | Oliver Goldsmith (1730?–1774) |
| QUOTATION: | As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm,— Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Deserted Village. Line 189. |