Δύο τοίχους ἀλείφεις
you are oiling two walls
Translated by David Whitehead13 May 2003Vetting: high6 revisions
Translation
[sc. This proverbial phrase] is said in reference to those hedging their bets and taking a middle course in battles or friendships.
The saying perhaps comes from those creating illuminations on two walls.1
The saying perhaps comes from those creating illuminations on two walls.1
Greek original · Adler’s text
Δύο τοίχους ἀλείφεις· λέγεται ἐπὶ τῶν ἐπαμφοτεριζόντων καὶ διὰ μέσου χωρούντων ἐν μάχαις ἢ φιλίαις. εἴρηται δὲ ἴσως ἀπὸ τῶν δύο τοίχους εὐφεγγίας ποιούντων.