John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8796 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8796 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | When asked why he parted with his wife, Cæsar replied, “I wished my wife to be not so much as suspected.” 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Life of Cæsar. |
| Note 1. Cæsar’s wife ought to be free from suspicion.—Roman Apophthegms. (Cæsar.) [back] |