Once thou art wed, no longer canst thou be
Lord of thyself.
ἐπὰν δὲ γήμῃς, οὐδὲ σαυτοῦ κύριον
ἔξεστιν εἶναι.
ἔξεστιν εἶναι.
Original text (Ancient Greek)
Original text (Ancient Greek)
His nose he anoints, and thinks it plain
'Tis good for health with scents to feed the brain.
For no long time the flatterer flourishes,
For none can brook a grey-haired parasite.
Not in vain oaths should prudent men believe,
But put their trust in actions.
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