Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.
MENANDERThe school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
More Menander Quotes
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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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The workman still is greater than his work.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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If 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.
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Whom the gods love dies young.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
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Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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Do not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
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