John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8793 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8793 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | Whenever Alexander heard Philip had taken any town of importance, or won any signal victory, instead of rejoicing at it altogether, he would tell his companions that his father would anticipate everything, and leave him and them no opportunities of performing great and illustrious actions. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Alexander. |
| Note 1. While Alexander was a boy, Philip had great success in his affairs, at which he did not rejoice, but told the children that were brought up with him, “My father will leave me nothing to do.”—Apophthegms of Kings and Great Commanders. (Alexander.) [back] |