It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
MENANDERIt is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
MENANDERThe chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
MENANDERWhy should he who is scared be careful?
MENANDERKnow thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
MENANDERA man that runs away may fight again.
MENANDERThere is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
MENANDERIt is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
MENANDERHope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
MENANDERMan must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
MENANDERBy associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
MENANDERDo not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
MENANDERNothing is more useful than silence.
MENANDERSleep is a healing balm for every ill.
MENANDERSilence is often advantageous.
MENANDERNo man alive can say, This shall not happen to me.
MENANDERHe who labors diligently need never despair for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
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