E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Golden Verses.
So called because they are “good as gold.” They are by some attributed to Epicar’mos, and by others to Emped’ocls, but always go under the name of Pythag’oras, and seem quite in accordance with the excellent precepts of that philosopher. They are as follows:—
s, but always go under the name of Pythag’oras, and seem quite in accordance with the excellent precepts of that philosopher. They are as follows:—
