Translation? (Way off topic)

[mediobogdum]

I would like to incorporate the following phrase into a new tattoo I am getting, but would really like it to be in the original Greek characters if at all possible. If someone could provide a link to page that could translate this with the correct syntax, & characters I would be very grateful.

Cleomenes in his work entitled Concerning Pedagogues says that the friends of Diogenes wanted to ransom him, whereupon he called them simpletons; for, said he, lions are not the slaves of those who feed them, but rather those who feed them are at the mercy of the lions: for fear is the mark of the slave, whereas wild beasts make men afraid of them.


I realize this forum isnt a request line for pet projects, I apologize for my imposition.

Thank You for your time.

[toxicseagull]

how big is that tat going to be? :dizzy2:

unfortunatly i cant help but if you manage it, :2thumbsup:

be hell to remember what it says if your pissed at the pub and someone ask's you tho. i'd stick to something easily and sentimental like "i luv me mam" on a sword tattoo

[abou]

Do you know what the source is - as in what book/text it is from and the lines? Chances are you could go to a website such as the Perseus Project and find the original Greek text.

[orwell]

Good luck on finding it, be sure to post a picture of it after your done.

[Reverend Joe]

:bigcry: That's gonna hurt like hell, man.

[mediobogdum]

I actually found a website whose specific purpose is translating ancient greek. They have a thread in their forum entitled "Ancient Greek Translations for Tattoos." Who knew? There is always an answer in the groupmind it seems.

https://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2517/index3vl.gif (https://imageshack.us)

The url to that site if anyone is interested:

http://www.translatum.gr/forum/index.php