Sword of Damocles


1) a story of greek legend, in which tyrant dionysius ii of syracuse showed damocles the dangers of being “fortunate” by allowing him to sit in his throne while a sword hung over him held only by a singe strand of hair.

2) an ever-present threat that can destroy one’s good fortunes at any moment.
is the tea party really that suicidal for the sword of damocles over their heads?

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