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?

unfortunatly i cant help but if you manage it,

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]

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.



The url to that site if anyone is interested:

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