John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8958 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8958 |
| AUTHOR: | Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138) |
| QUOTATION: | The materials of action are variable, but the use we make of them should be constant. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | How Nobleness of Mind may be consistent with Prudence. Chap. v. |