John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8548 Terene 185 or 195- BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8548 |
| AUTHOR: | Terence (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Eunuchus. Act iv. Sc. 7, 19. (789.) |