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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

8924 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8924
AUTHOR:Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120)
QUOTATION:The general himself ought to be such a one as can at the same time see both forward and backward.
ATTRIBUTION:Whether an Aged Man ought to meddle in State Affairs.