Frank J. Wilstach, A Dictionary of Similes, 1916's Quote - I have drag-netted the ocean, as well as the numerous narrow strea

I have drag-netted the ocean, as well as the numerous narrow streams and wide rivers of literature… – Frank J. Wilstach, A Dictionary of Similes, 1916

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