John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8598 Publius Syrus 42 BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8598 |
| AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | We are interested in others when they are interested in us. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 16. |
| Note 1. We always like those who admire us.—Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld: Maxim 294. [back] |