Social Commentaries
Book VI, Epigram 91 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
The sacred censor's edict of our illustrious chief forbids and debars adultery. Congratulate yourself, Zoilus: you are impotent.
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