John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8633 Publius Syrus 42 BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8633 |
| AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | The bow too tensely strung is easily broken. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 388. |
John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
| NUMBER: | 8633 |
| AUTHOR: | Publius Syrus (42 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | The bow too tensely strung is easily broken. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Maxim 388. |