Social Commentaries
Book XI, 268
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. IV, 1918)
Social Commentaries
Proclus cannot wipe his nose with his hand, for his arm is shorter than his nose; nor does he say “God preserve us” when he sneezes, for he can’t hear his nose, it is so far away from his ears.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XI, 268.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/731/.
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