John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8951 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8951 |
| AUTHOR: | Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138) |
| QUOTATION: | In theory there is nothing to hinder our following what we are taught; but in life there are many things to draw us aside. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Discourses. Chap. xxvi. |