John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9136 Diogenes Laërtius fl early 3d ent John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9136 |
| AUTHOR: | Diogenes Laërtius (fl. early 3d cent.) |
| QUOTATION: | Asked what he gained from philosophy, he answered, “To do without being commanded what others do from fear of the laws.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Aristotle. xi. |