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

8797 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8797
AUTHOR:Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120)
QUOTATION:For my part, I had rather be the first man among these fellows than the second man in Rome. 1
ATTRIBUTION:Life of Cæsar.
 
Note 1.
I had rather be the first in this town than second in Rome.—Ibid. [back]