John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8798 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8798 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | Using the proverb frequently in their mouths who enter upon dangerous and bold attempts, “The die is cast,” he took the river. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Cæsar. |
| Note 1. He passed the river Rubicon, saying, “Let every die be thrown.”—Ibid. [back] |