John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8569 Terene 185 or 195- BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8569 |
| AUTHOR: | Terence (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | It is a maxim of old that among themselves all things are common to friends. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Adelphoe. Act v. Sc. 3, 18. (803.) |
| Note 1. All things are in common among friends.—Diogenes Laertius: Diogenes, vi. [back] |