Though boys throw stones at frogs in sport, the frogs do not die in sport, but in earnest.
ἔλεγε τὰ παιδάρια παίζοντα τῶν βατράχων τοῖς λίθοις ἐφίεσθαι, τοὺς δὲ βατράχους μηκέτι παίζοντας ἀλλ᾽ ἀληθῶς ἀποθνήσκειν, οὕτω κυνη- γεῖν καὶ ἁλιεύειν
Authentication Score 3
More information on Authentication Score coming soon.
Original Citation
Bion. Quoted in "De sollertia animalium [Whether Land or Sea Animals are Cleverer]." Moralia [Morals], written by Plutarch. c. 100.
Original citation text copied to clipboard.
Current Citation
Bion. Quoted in "Whether Land or Sea Animals are Cleverer." Moralia, written by Plutarch. Vol. 12, Harvard University Press, 1957.
Current citation text copied to clipboard.
