John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8956 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8956 |
| AUTHOR: | Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138) |
| QUOTATION: | For what constitutes a child?—Ignorance. What constitutes a child?—Want of instruction; for they are our equals so far as their degree of knowledge permits. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | That Courage is not inconsistent with Caution. Book ii. Chap. i. |