John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9130 Diogenes Laërtius fl early 3d ent John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9130 |
| AUTHOR: | Diogenes Laërtius (fl. early 3d cent.) |
| QUOTATION: | Aristotle was once asked what those who tell lies gain by it. Said he, “That when they speak truth they are not believed.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Aristotle. xi. |