John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8867 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 8867 |
AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
QUOTATION: | He said they that were serious in ridiculous matters would be ridiculous in serious affairs. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Roman Apophthegms. Cato the Elder. |