Johnson, Samuel -- Poem (1738), “London: A Poem,” ll. 176-179

Dave — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:54:50 +0000

This mournful truth is ev’ry where confess’d,
SLOW RISES WORTH, BY POVERTY DEPRESS’D:
But here more slow, where all are slaves to gold,
Where looks are merchandise, and smiles are sold.

Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Poem (1738), “London: A Poem,” ll. 176-179

Comden, Betty -- “New York, New York” (song) [with Adolph Green] (1944)

Dave — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:35:50 +0000

New York, New York — a helluva town,
The Bronx is up, but the Battery’s down,
The people ride in a hole in the ground:
New York, New York — it’s a helluva town.

Betty Comden (1917–2006) Actress, comedian, screenwriter, lyricist
“New York, New York” (song) [with Adolph Green] (1944)

(Source (Audio)). Composed for the musical On the Town, tune by Leonard Bernstein.

WIST Quotations

Johnson, Samuel -- Poem (1738), “London: A Poem,” ll. 176-179

Comden, Betty -- “New York, New York” (song) [with Adolph Green] (1944)