Living
Book X, 42
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. IV, 1918)
Living
Let a seal be set on the tongue concerning words that should not be spoken; for it is better to guard speech than to guard wealth.
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Lucian. “Book X, 42.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lucian/13/.
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Lucian. “Book X, 42.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lucian/13/.
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