After coitus every animal is sad, except the human female and the rooster.
Roman physician, anatomy
After coitus every animal is sad, except the human female and the rooster.
Roman physician, anatomy
A surprising and somewhat humorous observation on post-coital behavior, reflecting his detailed (and sometimes speculative) observations of physiology.
2nd century CE (from his writings)
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