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.) |