John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8761 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8761 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | Eurybiades lifting up his staff as if he were going to strike, Themistocles said, “Strike, if you will; but hear.” 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Themistocles. |
| Note 1. ”Strike,” said he, “but hear me.”—Apophthegms of Kings and Great Commanders. (Themistocles.) [back] |