John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8924 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8924 |
| AUTHOR: | Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120) |
| QUOTATION: | The general himself ought to be such a one as can at the same time see both forward and backward. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Whether an Aged Man ought to meddle in State Affairs. |