Social Commentaries
Book XI, 431
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. IV, 1918)
Social Commentaries
If you are quick at eating and tardy in running, eat with your feet and run with your mouth.
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Lucian. “Book XI, 431.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lucian/29/.
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Lucian. “Book XI, 431.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lucian/29/.
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