John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9038 Marus Aurelius 121-180 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9038 |
| AUTHOR: | Marcus Aurelius (121–180) |
| QUOTATION: | Always take the short cut; and that is the rational one. Therefore say and do everything according to soundest reason. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Meditations. iv. 51. |