John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8552 Terene 185 or 195- BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8552 |
| AUTHOR: | Terence (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | I only wish I may see your head stroked down with a slipper. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Eunuchus. Act v. Sc. 7, 4. (1028.) |
| Note 1. According to Lucian, there was a story that Omphale used to beat Hercules with her slipper or sandal. [back] |