History & Politics
Book XVI, 353: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
If envy could be at rest and chose to judge the contests, all men testify to the achievements of Porphyrius. Yea, perchance they would say after reckoning up his races, “That is a slender reward for so much exertion.” For, having gathered into one all the separate qualities which adorn each driver, he showed himself to be the great man he is.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 353: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1096/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 353: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1096/.
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