John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8683 Publius Syrus 42 BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8683 |
| AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | It is better to learn late than never. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 864. |
| Note 1. See Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, Quotation 58. [back] |