Zenobius 3.35

Wealth is a coward

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English

Proverb

Wealth is a coward

Explanation

inasmuch as the rich fortify their houses, keep dogs, and surround themselves with many guards.

Greek

Proverb

Δειλὸν ὁ Πλοῦτος

Explanation

παρόσον οἱ πλούσιοι τὰς οἰκίας ἀσφαλίζονται καὶ κύνας τρέφουσι καὶ πολλὰς ἑαυτῶν ποιοῦνται φυλακάς.

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