It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
MENANDERNever ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
More Menander Quotes
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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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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No just person ever became quickly rich.
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Nothing is more useful than silence.
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At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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He who labors diligently need never despair for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
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The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
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Silence is often advantageous.
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Chance is a kind of god, for it preserves many things which we do not observe.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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