Zenobius 1.87
The Lydian had no troubles, but went out and bought some
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English
Proverb
The Lydian had no troubles, but went out and bought some
Explanation
of those who draw evils on themselves; inasmuch as Croesus drew Cyrus upon himself as an enemy.
Greek
Proverb
Ἀνδρὶ Λυδῷ πράγματ’ οὐκ ἦν, ἀλλ’ αὐτὸς ἐξελθὼν ἐπρίατο
Explanation
ἐπὶ τῶν κακὰ ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισπωμένων· παρόσον Κροῖσος πολέμιον ἑαυτῷ ἐπεσπάσατο Κῦρον.
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