John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8888 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8888 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | When Demaratus was asked whether he held his tongue because he was a fool or for want of words, he replied, “A fool cannot hold his tongue.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Laconic Apophthegms. Of Demaratus. |