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Persius addresses a youth as the ward of the mighty Pericles, questioning his qualifications for public life

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Persius addresses a youth as the ward of the mighty Pericles, questioning his qualifications for public life (Satires (Persius), Satires (Persius) > Satire IV > Text)

Satires (Persius)

  • attestation: Persius addresses a youth as the ward of the mighty Pericles, questioning his qualifications for public life (Satires (Persius) > Satire IV > Text)

    "Tell me, you ward of the mighty Pericles, what are your qualifications?"

  • relationship: Pericles was guardian of the youthful Alcibiades (Satires (Persius) > Satire IV > Text)

    "you ward of the mighty Pericles"