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

8964 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8964
AUTHOR:Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138)
QUOTATION:Reckon the days in which you have not been angry. I used to be angry every day; now every other day; then every third and fourth day; and if you miss it so long as thirty days, offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God.
ATTRIBUTION:How the Semblances of Things are to be combated. Chap. xviii.