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

8795 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8795
AUTHOR:Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120)
QUOTATION:When Alexander asked Diogenes whether he wanted anything, “Yes,” said he, “I would have you stand from between me and the sun.”
ATTRIBUTION:Life of Alexander.