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> The ancient Greeks had a saying that is extremely deep, IMHO. It’s not absolute but goes a long way: “mens sana in corpore sano”. Are you sure they weren't R
by cabalamat 12y ago
> The ancient Greeks had a saying that is extremely deep, IMHO. It’s not absolute but goes a long way: “mens sana in corpore sano”.
Are you sure they weren't Romans? Or maybe Greeks who spoke Latin.
- atmosx 12y agoYeah I'm sure. I'm reciting the latin version because it's easier to read in English. The original version is: νοῦς ὑγιής ἐν σώματι ὑγιεῖ.
- cabalamat 12y ago> I'm reciting the latin version because it's easier to read in English. I suspect an English translation would be even easier for English speakers to read. > The original version is: νοῦς ὑγιής ἐν σώματι ὑγιεῖ. That's Greek to me!
- atmosx 12y agoOkay, I'll take the bate :-P -- > I suspect an English translation would be even easier for English speakers to read. Yeah but it would take-away the prestige, that comes with the proverb. Reciting English is one thing, reciting Latin is another ;-) > That's Greek to me! Exactly!!!