Zenobius 1.64

But like a hero on his shield I wish to entertain you

Illustrated proverb 1.64

English

Proverb

But like a hero on his shield I wish to entertain you

Explanation

said of those who benefit their friends by means of their own works or crafts; inasmuch as the heroes of old were entertained as guests in their armour.

Greek

Proverb

Ἀλλ’ ὥς περ ἥρως ἐν ἀσπίδι ξενίσαι σε βούλομαι

Explanation

ἐπὶ τούτων εἴρηται, οἱ τοῖς αὑτῶν ἔργοις ἢ τέχναις χρώμενοι τοὺς φίλους εὐεργετοῦσι· παρόσον οἱ ἥρωες τὸ παλαιὸν ἔνοπλοι ὄντες ἐξενίζοντο.

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