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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

Mimnermus fl late 7th ent BC John Bartlett

 
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    We are all clever enough at envying a famous man while he is yet alive, and at praising him when he is dead.
          Frag. 1.