John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8923 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8923 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | Lampis, the sea commander, being asked how he got his wealth, answered, “My greatest estate I gained easily enough, but the smaller slowly and with much labour.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Whether an Aged Man ought to meddle in State Affairs. |