Zenobius 1.81

No sooner pitied than the favour is dead

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English

Proverb

No sooner pitied than the favour is dead

Explanation

of those who, when benefited, straightway forget the kindness.

Greek

Proverb

Ἅμ’ ἠλέηται, καὶ τέθνηκεν ἡ χάρις

Explanation

ἐπὶ τῶν εὐεργετουμένων καὶ παραχρῆμα τῆς χάριτος ἐπιλανθανομένων.

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