We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
MENANDERKnow thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
More Menander Quotes
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At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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Nothing is more useful than silence.
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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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Silence is often advantageous.
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Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
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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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