This quote is written / told by Ernest Dowson between August 2, 1867 and February 23, 1900. He/she was a famous Poet from England.
The author also have 2 other quotes.
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"