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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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The Sword of Damocles

When Damocles pronounces Dionysius “truly fortunate,” Dionysius proposes a role reversal. During a subsequent celebratory dinner, Damocles observes a sword, suspended above him by a single horse hair. Damocles promptly renounces his status.

There can be nothing happy for the person over whom some fear always looms.
Contributor: Platinum Smalls