William Bridgman

Translator of Greek philosophical texts.

The Golden Sentences of Democrates

Translation/ by William Bridgman, 1804 [Originally published in Translations from the Greek]

1. If any one will give his mind to these sentences, he will obtain many things worthy of a man, and be free from many things… Read More »The Golden Sentences of Democrates

The Pythagoric Symbols, with the Explanations of Iamblichus

Translation/ by William Bridgman, 1804 [Originally published in Translations from the Greek]

All these Symbols are exhortatory in common to the whole of virtue; but particularly each to some particular virtue. Different Symbols also are differently adapted… Read More »The Pythagoric Symbols, with the Explanations of Iamblichus

The Similitudes of Demophilus

Translation/ by William Bridgman, 1804 [Originally published in Translations from the Greek]

1. Flattery is like painted armour, because it affords delight, but is of no use. 2. Learning is similar to a golden crown; for it is both… Read More »The Similitudes of Demophilus