John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8921 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8921 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of oratory, he answered, “Action;” and which was the second, he replied, “Action;” and which was the third, he still answered, “Action.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Lives of the Ten Orators. |