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

8549 Terene 185 or 195- BC John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8549
AUTHOR:Terence (c. 185 or c. 195– B.C.)
QUOTATION:I know the disposition of women: when you will, they won’t; when you won’t, they set their hearts upon you of their own inclination.
ATTRIBUTION:Eunuchus. Act iv. Sc. 7, 42. (812.)