John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8759 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8759 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | Anacharsis coming to Athens, knocked at Solon’s door, and told him that he, being a stranger, was come to be his guest, and contract a friendship with him; and Solon replying, “It is better to make friends at home,” Anacharsis replied, “Then you that are at home make friendship with me.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Solon. |