John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8795 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8795 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | When Alexander asked Diogenes whether he wanted anything, “Yes,” said he, “I would have you stand from between me and the sun.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Alexander. |