Death & Dying
Book VII, 93: On Pherecydes
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
The end of all wisdom is in me. If aught befall me, tell my Pythagoras that he is the first of all in the land of Hellas. In speaking thus I do not lie.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 93: On Pherecydes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/290/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 93: On Pherecydes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/290/.
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