Silence is often advantageous.
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Silence is often advantageous.
MENANDERAll men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
MENANDERThe workman still is greater than his work.
MENANDERIf you want to live your whole life free from pain you must become either a god or else a corpse. Consider other men’s troubles and that will comfort you.
MENANDERNothing has happened to you unless you make much of it.
MENANDERNever ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
MENANDERA man that runs away may fight again.
MENANDERHow sweet is life, can we but choose with whom to live it: to live for oneself is no life.
MENANDERIt is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
MENANDERDo not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
MENANDERI call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
MENANDERThere is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
MENANDERThere is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
MENANDERBeing mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
MENANDEROf all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
MENANDERSleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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