John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8843 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 8843 |
AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
QUOTATION: | Being nimble and light-footed, his father encouraged him to run in the Olympic race. “Yes,” said he, “if there were any kings there to run with me.” |
ATTRIBUTION: | Apophthegms of Kings and Great Commanders. 1 Alexander. |
Note 1. Rejected by some critics as not a genuine work of Plutarch.—Ralph Waldo Emerson. [back] |