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Antiphanes

Αντιφάνης, 405-335 BC ,  Ancient comic poet
AntiphanesHe was one of the most important writers of the Middle Attic Comedy. He was apparently a foreigner and, by some accounts, was the child of slaves.
None of his 365 comedies survived, but several of his quotes are mentioned in the work Deipnosophistae of Athenaeus.

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Ancient Greek

Plato is my friend but the truth is my best friend.

Φίλος μεν Πλάτων, φιλτάτη δε αλήθεια.



He who is never unjust has no need of laws.

Ο μηδέν αδικών ουδενός δείται νόμου.



We can get on top of everything by diligence.

Τη επιμελεία πάντα δούλα γίγνεται.



For marriage is the worst misfortune!

Ως εστι το γαμείν έσχατον του δυστυχείν.




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