John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8666 Publius Syrus 42 BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8666 |
| AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | We should provide in peace what we need in war. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 709. |
| Note 1. See Washington, Quotation 2. [back] |