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

9086 Diogenes La&eumlrtius fl early 3d ent John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:9086
AUTHOR:Diogenes Laërtius (fl. early 3d cent.)
QUOTATION:When Thales was asked what was difficult, he said, “To know one’s self.” And what was easy, “To advise another.”
ATTRIBUTION:Thales. ix.