I like it. But is it Senonian Gallic?Just kidding.
On the latin quote, I may be a bit rusty (its been about 10 years since I studied it). But isn't "fortium uirorum" genitive, not dative?
I like it. But is it Senonian Gallic?Just kidding.
On the latin quote, I may be a bit rusty (its been about 10 years since I studied it). But isn't "fortium uirorum" genitive, not dative?
"The Earth is degenerating today. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer obey their parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching."
Apparently it comes from some Assyrian tablet, c. 2800 BCE. I know its as far from EBs time frame as a ww2 quote, but its a cool quote! How much have we really change from the ancient times?
Anyway, I cant find a good source for the quote, so I dont even know if its real. Maybe someone here can help me out? Anyone recognize it?
"A woman is a creature that is always shopping. " - Ovid
Can someone get a source for this?
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