John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8961 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8961 |
| AUTHOR: | Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138) |
| QUOTATION: | What is the first business of one who studies philosophy? To part with self-conceit. For it is impossible for any one to begin to learn what he thinks that he already knows. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | How to apply general Principles to particular Cases. Chap. xvii. |