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These are quoted by Apollonius to show the Aeolic form.

From the “Etymologicum Magnum” to show the Aeolic form for, “I yearn.”

When anger spreads through the breast keep thy tongue from barking foolishly (or idly).

When anger surges through thy heart

Let not thy foolish tongue take part.

This piece of somewhat sententious advice is of an unusual