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Lectures and Fragments · Fragment 37
Musonius Rufus · Fragments

Fragment 37

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The notorious Rutilius coming up to Musonius in Rome said, "Zeus the Saviour whom you imitate and emulate does not borrow money." And Musonius with a smile answered, "Neither does he lend." For Rutilius, while lending money himself, was reproaching Musonius for borrowing.

Musonius Rufus, Lectures and Fragments, Fragment 37, translated by Cora E. Lutz (1947). The Stoic Library.