ἐὰν ᾖς φιλομαθής, ἔσει πολυμαθής –> if you are studious, you will become learned

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ἐὰν ᾖς φιλομαθής, ἔσει πολυμαθής –> if you are studious, you will become learned
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.

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ἐὰν ᾖς φιλομαθής, ἔσει πολυμαθής –> if you are studious, you will become learned
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.
« Last Edit: 10 Aug, 2005, 22:30:51 by nickel »
Ο λόγος είναι μεγάλη ανάγκη της ψυχής. (Γιώργος Ιωάννου)

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Reply #2 on: 10 Aug, 2005, 22:29:20
Many thanks for your incredibly fast reply.  I had no idea it was by Isocrates.

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ἐὰν ᾖς φιλομαθής, ἔσει πολυμαθής –> if you are studious, you will become learned
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




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Reply #4 on: 10 Aug, 2005, 23:25:34
Just great, Elena! Good girl. :-)
Ο λόγος είναι μεγάλη ανάγκη της ψυχής. (Γιώργος Ιωάννου)

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Reply #5 on: 10 Aug, 2005, 23:30:37
Βεβαίως! Είναι γνωστό νομίζω... :-))

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Reply #6 on: 12 Aug, 2005, 20:05:50
Many, many thanks.

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