Thursday, April 30, 2009

Auctioneers and Architects

"If it's money he wants to earn,
he can easily learn
To twang the harp in the chorus, or toot
The accompanist's flute.
If he seems short on intellect,
Make him an auctioneer or an architect."

Martial, The Epigrams (85 AD).

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