But blast the man, with curses loud and deep, Whate'er the rascal's name, or age, or station, Who first invented, and went round advising, That artificial cut-off, Early Rising! John Godfrey Saxe More Quotes by John Godfrey Saxe More Quotes From John Godfrey Saxe I'm growing fonder of my staff; I'm growing dimmer in the eyes; I'm growing fainter in my laugh; I'm growing deeper in my sighs; I'm growing careless of my dress; I'm growing frugal of my gold; I'm growing wise; I'm growing yes, I'm growing old! John Godfrey Saxe eye wise laughing I like the lad who, when his father thought To clip his morning nap by hackneyed phrase Of vagrant worm by early songster caught, Cried, "Served him right! it's not at all surprising; The worm was punished, sir, for early rising! John Godfrey Saxe naps morning father I love vast libraries; yet there is a doubt, If one be better with them or without,-- Unless he use them wisely, and, indeed, Knows the high art of what and how to read. John Godfrey Saxe library doubt art God bless the man who first invented sleep!" So Sancho Panza said, and so say I. John Godfrey Saxe sleep men firsts