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by sgdesign 4806 days ago
But I wouldn't have learned a cool new latin proverb.
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Although it should be noted that the Latin itself is a translation, since this quote is attributed to Socrates and would have originally been in Greek.
According to Wikipedia it's (incorrectly) attributed to the Socrates character in Plato's Republic. Although a related idea is discussed in that book, the saying itself is attributed to Roman poet Juvenal, which was discussing marital affairs.
Also, I wouldn't have gotten that feeling of smug superiority for having read Terry Pratchett.