Author Topic: ἐὰν ᾖς φιλομαθής, ἔσει πολυμαθής –> if you are studious, you will become learned (Read 7955 times)

new · « **on:** 10 Aug, 2005, 22:04:46 »

Ἐὰν ᾖς φιλομαθής, ἔσει πολυμαθής (Isocrates 1.18)

I need some help translating this motto from Ancient Greek to English. I think it's all correct, but I might have lost punctuation here and there as the motto was originally in capitals. I do hope you can help.

Many thanks

wings · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Aug, 2005, 22:23:51 »

If you are studious, you will be(come) learned.

Τhe correct Greek phrase is "Εάν ής φιλομαθής, έσει πολυμαθής" by Isocrates.

new · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 Aug, 2005, 22:29:20 »

Many thanks for your incredibly fast reply. I had no idea it was by Isocrates.

elena petelos · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Aug, 2005, 23:22:31 »

Totally agree with Vicky. There's also this:

The inscription, from Isocrates, reads "If you are a lover of learning, you will become learned"
http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/library.nsf/open/BF2D0E328BD495BF80256C990037C23A

wings · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 Aug, 2005, 23:25:34 »

Just great, Elena! Good girl. :-)

elena petelos · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 Aug, 2005, 23:30:37 »

Βεβαίως! Είναι γνωστό νομίζω... :-))

new · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 Aug, 2005, 20:05:50 »

Many, many thanks.