ε49Ἐγένετο καὶ Μάνδρωνι συκίνη ναῦς
even Mandron got a fig-wood ship
[sc. A proverbial phrase] used in reference to those who have been fortunate beyond their hopes and deserts, and then give themselves airs at their present circumstances. For Mandron was chosen admiral amongst…
Ἐγένετο καὶ Μάνδρωνι συκίνη ναῦς· λέγεται ἐπὶ τῶν παρ' ἐλπίδα καὶ παρ' ἀξίαν εὐτυχησάντων, εἶτα θρυπτομένων ἐπὶ τοῖς παροῦσιν. ὁ γὰρ Μάνδρων παρ' Ἀθηναίοις ναύαρχος ᾑρέθη, ἀνάξιος…