Death & Dying
Book VII, 132: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
We know too, Protagoras, the sharp arrow of thy wisdom. Yet it wounds not, but is a sweet unguent.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 132: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/296/.
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