The Deipnosophists; Or, Banquet of the Learned, Volume 3H.G. Bohn, 1854 |
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... Theophrastus says in his book on Pleasure , it was a far more splendid one ; but Aristides never devoted himself to luxury as those other men did . Nor would any one call the life of Agesilaus the king of the Lacedæmonians nous ; but ...
... Theophrastus says in his book on Pleasure , it was a far more splendid one ; but Aristides never devoted himself to luxury as those other men did . Nor would any one call the life of Agesilaus the king of the Lacedæmonians nous ; but ...
Page 843
... Theophrastus , in his essay on Pleasure , says that the Ionians , on account of the extraordinary height to which they carried their luxury , gave rise to what is now known as the golden proverb . 32. And Theopompus , in the eighth book ...
... Theophrastus , in his essay on Pleasure , says that the Ionians , on account of the extraordinary height to which they carried their luxury , gave rise to what is now known as the golden proverb . 32. And Theopompus , in the eighth book ...
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... Theophrastus , in his book on Love , says that Charomon the tragedian said in one of his plays , that— As wine adapts itself to the constitution Of those who drink it , so likewise does Love Who , when he's moderately worshipp'd , Is ...
... Theophrastus , in his book on Love , says that Charomon the tragedian said in one of his plays , that— As wine adapts itself to the constitution Of those who drink it , so likewise does Love Who , when he's moderately worshipp'd , Is ...
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... Theophrastus , in his treatise on Happiness , says , used to go about and profess that he gave lessons in prosperity . You , you teacher of love , are in no respect better than Amasis of Elis , whom Theophrastus , in his treatise on ...
... Theophrastus , in his treatise on Happiness , says , used to go about and profess that he gave lessons in prosperity . You , you teacher of love , are in no respect better than Amasis of Elis , whom Theophrastus , in his treatise on ...
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... Theophrastus , in his essay on Love , says that the name of ' this boy was Amphilochus , and that he was a native of Olenus . And Hermeas the son of Hermodorus , who was a Samian by birth , says that a goose also took a fancy to Lacydes ...
... Theophrastus , in his essay on Love , says that the name of ' this boy was Amphilochus , and that he was a native of Olenus . And Hermeas the son of Hermodorus , who was a Samian by birth , says that a goose also took a fancy to Lacydes ...
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