I feel as if the Sword of Damocles is Hanging Over My Head
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Written 5/13/2024. If you recall the tale from Cicero, Damocles thought how wonderful life was for King Dionysius II. Dionysius asked whether Damocles would like to taste it himself. He assented. He sat on a golden couch and had a host of servants who waited on him. He had everything he wanted and was delighted until he looked up to see a sword dangling over his head by a single horsehair.
I feel as if the Sword of Damocles is Hanging Over My Head
I feel as if the Sword of Damocles is Hanging…
I feel as if the Sword of Damocles is Hanging Over My Head
Written 5/13/2024. If you recall the tale from Cicero, Damocles thought how wonderful life was for King Dionysius II. Dionysius asked whether Damocles would like to taste it himself. He assented. He sat on a golden couch and had a host of servants who waited on him. He had everything he wanted and was delighted until he looked up to see a sword dangling over his head by a single horsehair.