Letter 838
To the same person.
It is impossible for the crowns [the victor's garlands awarded in athletic contests, here an image for spiritual reward] to be woven apart from toils and sweat.
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Latin / Greek Original
Ἀμήχανον δίχα πόνων καὶ ἱδρώτων πλαχῆναι τοὺς στεφάνους.
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- 2026-05-27v2.2.34-import
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