You seem to have some trouble on your mind, Aristarchus; if so, you should share it with your friends. Perhaps together we might lighten the weight of it a little.
Socrates (as recorded by Xenophon)
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Memorabilia, Book II, chapter VII (translated by H. G. Dakyns); Two complete consecutive sentences addressed to Aristarchus, who explains his difficulty supporting displaced relatives. Full opening exchange read. Historical reported dialogue in Xenophon, with translator credited; public-domain trans
- Memorabilia, Book II, chapter VII (translated by H. G. Dakyns)
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