I will not steal victory

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jenna

I will not steal victory

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hi,
does anyone know the original translation for "i will not steal victory"?
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agesilaos
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Re: I will not steal victory

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aischron einai klepsai nikeen - it is disgraceful to steal victory Arrian III 10 ii
When you think about, it free-choice is the only possible option.
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jenna

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thank you!
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Re: I will not steal victory

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The direct speech version is in Plutarch Alx 31 towards the end unfortunately I can't drag the future tense out of my rusty Greek. But if you look in the Loeb version you should be able to spot niken(vikev) probably ouk and kleps..., possibly ego although the translation doesn't imply an emphasis.
When you think about, it free-choice is the only possible option.
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