John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8721 Pliny the Elder AD 23-AD 79 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8721 |
| AUTHOR: | Pliny the Elder (A.D. c. 23–A.D. 79) |
| QUOTATION: | It is ridiculous to suppose that the great head of things, whatever it be, pays any regard to human affairs. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Natural History. Book ii. Sect. 20. |