Ἐν νυκτὶ βουλή
counsel in the night
Translated by David Whitehead21 Apr 2003Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
[A proverbial phrase used] because of the fact that free time during the night gives opportunities for reflection to those about to take important decisions.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Ἐν νυκτὶ βουλή· διὰ τὸ τὴν νύκτα κατὰ σχολὴν διδόναι λογισμοὺς τοῖς περὶ τῶν ἀναγκαίων βουλευομένοις.
Betacode
*)en nukti\ boulh/: dia\ to\ th\n nu/kta kata\ sxolh\n dido/nai logismou\s toi=s peri\ tw=n a)nagkai/wn bouleuome/nois.
Notes
- cf. Zenobius 3.97, etc.