"Cf. Ede, bibe, lude, post mortem nulla voluptas."
— Sardanapalus

January 1, 1970

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Strabo, De situ orbis XIV. v. 9. — Well aware that thou art by nature mortal, magnify the desires of thy heart, delighting thyself in merriments; there is no enjoyment for thee after death. For I too am dust, though I have reigned over great Ninus. Mine are all the food that I have eaten, and my loose indulgences, and the delights of love that I have enjoyed; but those numerous blessings have been left behind. — H. L. Jones, The Geography of Strabo, vi, p. 340. — Know well that thou art mortal: