William Allen Butler

William Allen Butler (February 20, 1825 – September 9, 1902) was an American lawyer and writer of poetical satires.

Quotes

 * No record of her high descent There needs, nor memory of her name; Enough that Raphael’s colors blent To give her features deathless fame.
 * Incognita of Raphael, reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations 10th ed. (1919).


 * Really and truly—I’ve nothing to wear.
 * Nothing to Wear (1857), reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations 10th ed. (1919).