John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8534 Terene 185 or 195- BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8534 |
| AUTHOR: | Terence (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | That is a true proverb which is wont to be commonly quoted, that “all had rather it were well for themselves than for another.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Andria. Act ii. Sc. 5, 15. (426.) |