Death & Dying
Book VII, 125: On Epicharmus
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
Even as the great burning sun surpasseth the stars and the sea is stronger than the rivers, so I say that Epicharmus, whom this his city Syracuse crowned, excelleth all in wisdom.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 125: On Epicharmus.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/293/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 125: On Epicharmus.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/293/.
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