I hate the cyclic poem and I don’t enjoy
I despise as well the loved one who wanders—I
Don’t drink from just any stream: I loathe all common things.
Yes, Lysanius, you are fine—but before I say that clearly
Some Echo says “he belongs to another”.
Callimachus (c. 310 - 240 BC) Egypt (born in Libya)
Translated by Sententi Aeantiquae
Source: Sententi Aeantiquae
Thank you for this find.
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