5/28/2023 0 Comments Best translation of the odyssey(We could you some of that these days, yes?) It’s an important message, so it bears repeating! I’ve also seen the Greek phrase translate to “Moderation in all things.” The basic idea is the same: Maintain a sense of proportion in life. First he’d say it in Greek, then in English. One bit I remember my dad repeating (and he still has to remind me from time to time): Πάν μέτρον Άριστον. I don’t know if this is true in all Greek families, but in mine, ancient wisdom was standard fare. The “ancients” referred to the ancient Greek philosophers, poets, playwrights, etc. Growing up, I heard this phrase more times than I can count. Note: I wrote this before the publication of Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey. Though I did eventually choose to stick with Fagles’ on my Nook, my paperback copy of Fitzgerald was beach friendly.
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