John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9085 Diogenes Laërtius fl early 3d ent John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9085 |
| AUTHOR: | Diogenes Laërtius (fl. early 3d cent.) |
| QUOTATION: | Thales said there was no difference between life and death. “Why, then,” said some one to him, “do not you die?” “Because,” said he, “it does make no difference.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Thales. ix. |