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Sophrosune As Quietness, L. Aryeh Kosman
Sophrosune As Quietness, L. Aryeh Kosman
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
Aryeh Kosman writes: When I presented it, as I recall, I read a silly little poem for the occasion, (nods to W. Gilbert) which delighted Rosamond Kent Sprague (who chaired the session) no end:
Sophrosyne in the soul
Leads to quiet self control
Which is not the same
As Dolce far niente
Fast or slow as he may please
The Sophron acts with quiet ease
As the ancient Romans said
Festina Lente.