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sdi ([personal profile] sdi) wrote 2021-11-24 01:28 pm (UTC)

the Emperor Julian, in his Oration to the mother of the gods

Regarding last week's discussion of "like" and "unlike," I would be remiss if I didn't note that Taylor's translation of Julian's Oration contains the most delightful footnote: "I have observed that the most vulgar and gross part of mankind are remarkably fond of pork; and this very properly, since like rejoices in like."

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