Death & Dying
Book VII, 620
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
Never be vexed at not getting anything, but rejoice in all the gifts of God. For wise Periander died of disappointment at not attaining the thing he wished.
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Laertius, Diogenes. “Book VII, 620.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/diogenes-laertius/35/.
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