John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9147 Diogenes Laërtius fl early 3d ent John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9147 |
| AUTHOR: | Diogenes Laërtius (fl. early 3d cent.) |
| QUOTATION: | “Bury me on my face,” said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, “Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Diogenes. vi. |