Apophthegmata Laconica

Being asked how much land the Spartans controlled, he said, As much as they can reach with the spear. [*](Cf. the note on Moralia, 210 E (28), supra. )

Periander, the physician, was distinguished in his profession and commended very very highly, but was a writer of wretched verses. Why in the world, Periander, said Archidamus, do you yearn to be called a bad poet instead of a skilful physician?