John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8601 Publius Syrus 42 BC John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 8601 |
AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
QUOTATION: | A god could hardly love and be wise. 1 |
ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 25. |
Note 1. It is impossible to love and be wise.—Francis Bacon: Of Love (quoted). [back] |