John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9501 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 1547-1616 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 9501 |
AUTHOR: | Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547–1616) |
QUOTATION: | The ass will carry his load, but not a double load; ride not a free horse to death. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Don Quixote. Part ii. Chap. lxxi. |