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Aristides, Panathenaic Oration, LCL 458
Translated by C. A. Behr, 1973

Number of quotes: 1


Book ID: 353 Page: 237/239

Section: 1A,4B

The present empire of both land and sea ͨ--and may it be immortal—is not unwilling to adorn Athens as a teacher and foster-father, but so great are its honours that now the only difference in the city’s condition is that it does not engage in serious affairs.

Quote ID: 8129

Time Periods: 1



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