John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8788 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8788 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | It is circumstance and proper measure that give an action its character, and make it either good or bad. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Agesilaus II. |