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

8798 Plutarh AD 46?-AD 120 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:8798
AUTHOR:Plutarch (A.D. 46?–A.D. c. 120)
QUOTATION:Using the proverb frequently in their mouths who enter upon dangerous and bold attempts, “The die is cast,” he took the river. 1
ATTRIBUTION:Life of Cæsar.
 
Note 1.
He passed the river Rubicon, saying, “Let every die be thrown.”—Ibid. [back]