It was a saying of Demetrius Phalereus, that "Men having often abandoned what was visible for the sake of what was uncertain, have not got what they expected, and have lost what they had, - being unfortunate by an enigmatical sort of calamity."
Whoever gulps down wine as a horse gulps down water is called a Scythian. - Athenaeus
Whoever gulps down wine as a horse gulps down water is called a Scythian.
- Athenaeus
the Egyptians became fond of wine and bibulous; and so a way was found among them to help those who could not afford wine, namely, to drink that made… - Athenaeus
the Egyptians became fond of wine and bibulous; and so a way was found among them to help those who could not afford wine, namely, to drink that made…
It is the mark of a gentleman to be moderate in the use of wine. - Athenaeus
It is the mark of a gentleman to be moderate in the use of wine.
It was a saying of Demetrius Phalereus, that "Men having often abandoned what was visible for the sake of what was uncertain, have not got what they … - Athenaeus
It was a saying of Demetrius Phalereus, that "Men having often abandoned what was visible for the sake of what was uncertain, have not got what they …
Fasting cures diseases, dries up bodily humors, puts demons to flight, gets rid of impure thoughts, makes the mind clearer and the heart purer, the b… - Athenaeus
Fasting cures diseases, dries up bodily humors, puts demons to flight, gets rid of impure thoughts, makes the mind clearer and the heart purer, the b…
Every investigation which is guided by principles of Nature fixes its ultimate aim entirely on gratifying the stomach. - Athenaeus
Every investigation which is guided by principles of Nature fixes its ultimate aim entirely on gratifying the stomach.
Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness. - Athenaeus
Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness.
'It is very small for its age,' said Gnathaena. - Athenaeus
'It is very small for its age,' said Gnathaena.
On one occasion some one put a very little wine into a [glass], and said that it was sixteen years old. 'It is very small for its age,' said Gnathaen… - Athenaeus
On one occasion some one put a very little wine into a [glass], and said that it was sixteen years old. 'It is very small for its age,' said Gnathaen…
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