Book 10
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And Xenophanes contends at great length, and with great earnestness and variety of argument, in favour of the superior advantage of his own wisdom, running down athletic exercises as useless and unprofitable. And Achæus the Eretrian, speaking of the good constitution of the athletes, says— For naked they did wave their glistening arms, And move along exulting in their youth, Their valiant shoulders swelling in their prime Of health and strength; while they anoint with oil Their chests and feet and limbs abundantly, As being used to luxury at home.
