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 (Prologue, section 1) by Nennius, translated by J. A. Giles (c. 19th century), republished by Oxford University Press, 2018.

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