John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8661 Publius Syrus 42 BC John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 8661 |
AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
QUOTATION: | Familiarity breeds contempt. 1 |
ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 640. |
Note 1. See Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Quotation 7. [back] |