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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

8961 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8961
AUTHOR:Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138)
QUOTATION:What is the first business of one who studies philosophy? To part with self-conceit. For it is impossible for any one to begin to learn what he thinks that he already knows.
ATTRIBUTION:How to apply general Principles to particular Cases. Chap. xvii.