Ἄλλοι κάμον ἄλλοι ὤναντο
some work (but) others are benefited
Translated by Jennifer Benedict8 Jun 2000Vetting: high6 revisions
Translation
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who have inherited contrary to expectation.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Ἄλλοι κάμον, ἄλλοι ὤναντο· ἐπὶ τῶν παρ' ἐλπίδα κληρονομησάντων.
Betacode
*)/alloi ka/mon, a)/lloi w)/nanto: e)pi\ tw=n par' e)lpi/da klhronomhsa/ntwn.
Notes
- Apostolius 2.29 and other paroemiographers; Tosi (cited under alpha 378) no.2233.