Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Nennius


Nennius (9th century)

"It is better to drink a wholesome draught of truth from the humble vessel, than poison mixed with honey from a golden goblet."
  • From History of the Britons by Nennius, translated by J. A. Giles (c. 19th century), republished by Oxford University Press, 2018. 


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