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Σπάρταν ἔλαχες

Sparta is your portion (make it shine)

Source Greek proverb (Euripides, Telephus fr.)

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Etymology

Proverbial half-line: 'you drew Sparta as your lot' = make the best of your allotted station. Comically applied by Cicero.

Occurrences in 1 work (1 total)

Ad Atticum 4.6 April 56 BC · 1 occurrence

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