Zenobius 1.55

To stir what should not be stirred

Illustrated proverb 1.55

English

Proverb

To stir what should not be stirred

Explanation

by hyperbole; that one ought not to disturb either altars, tombs, or shrines of heroes.

Greek

Proverb

Ἀκίνητα κινεῖν

Explanation

καθ’ ὑπερβολὴν, ὅτι μὴ δεῖ κινεῖν μήτε βωμοὺς, μήτε τάφους ἢ ἡρῷα.

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