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408 BC–334 BC Greece

Antiphanes (Ancient Greek: Ἀντιφάνης, Antiphánēs; c. 408 – 334 BC) was a playwright of Middle Comedy. He is regarded as one of the most important writers of Middle Comedy alongside Alexis.

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Phidias, all other things may men conceal
Save two, that they've drunk wine or fall'n in love;
Both these by word and look do men betray,
So that the very fact of their denial
But makes the case more clear.

None ever die who wish; 'tis those that gloat
On life that Charon hurries to his boat;
Seized by the leg, dragged off against their will,
E'en while of food and drink they take their fill.
Those who to immortality aspire
Short fare soon serves to cure of their desire.

ἀρετὴ τὸ προῖκα τοῖς φίλοις ὑπηρετεῖν.

Ill-gotten gains may some small pleasures give,
But in the end bring untold misery.

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