Death & Dying
Book VII, 57: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
Who was ever so wise, who wrought such a deed as omniscient Democritus, who had Death for three days in his house and entertained him with the hot steam of bread?
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Attribution doubtful in Paton (Diogenes Laertius?).
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