Zenobius 1.64
But like a hero on his shield I wish to entertain you
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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