John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8523 Plautus 254-184 BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8523 |
| AUTHOR: | Plautus (c. 254–184 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Captivi. Act ii. Sc. 2, 77. (327.) |