χ16Χαλεπὰ τὰ καλά
excellent things are difficult
[sc. It is on record that] as Pittakos was laying aside his authority, he said to those who were amazed, "It is difficult to be noble." [Also that] Solon, recognizing his weakness, said, "Excellent things are…
Χαλεπὰ τὰ καλά· Πιττακὸν ἀποτιθέμενον τὴν ἀρχὴν πρὸς τοὺς θαυμάζοντας εἰπεῖν, χαλεπὸν ἐσθλὸν ἔμμεναι. Σόλωνα δὲ μαλακίαν αὐτοῦ καταγνόντα φάναι, χαλεπὰ τὰ καλά. διὸ καὶ ἑκάτερα…