Γόνυ κνήμης ἔγγιον
the knee is closer than the shin
Translated by Jennifer Benedict16 Jul 2002Vetting: high4 revisions
Translation
[sc. A proverb used] in reference to those who love others more than themselves.1
But some [say that it is used] in reference to those obliged to provide for their relatives. Since the knee [is] closer.
But some [say that it is used] in reference to those obliged to provide for their relatives. Since the knee [is] closer.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Γόνυ κνήμης ἔγγιον· ἐπὶ τῶν ἑαυτῶν μᾶλλον ἑτέρους ἀγαπώντων. ἔνιοι δὲ ἐπὶ τῶν ὀφειλόντων παρέχειν τοῖς προσήκουσιν. ἐπεὶ ἐγγύτερον τὸ γόνυ.
Betacode
*go/nu knh/mhs e)/ggion: e)pi\ tw=n e(autw=n ma=llon e(te/rous a)gapw/ntwn. e)/nioi de\ e)pi\ tw=n o)feilo/ntwn pare/xein toi=s prosh/kousin. e)pei\ e)ggu/teron to\ go/nu.