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On the Theophania
Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843
This (being) alone, of those that are on the earth, not having arrived at the manner of …
This (being) alone, of those that are on the earth, not having arrived at the manner of life of the graminivorous (animals), has well applied (himself) to (the requirements of his own) nature. In the winter season he accordingly casts the seed into the earth; and, applying the sweat of his labour to agriculture, is repaid in the autumn with the fruits consequent upon his toil.