John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8898 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8898 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | That proverbial saying, “Ill news goes quick and far.” |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Of Inquisitiveness. |