The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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Anand Thakur
The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
MENANDERIt must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.
MENANDERIn many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
MENANDERWhom the gods love dies young.
MENANDERDo not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
MENANDERA man that runs away may fight again.
MENANDERThere are many wild beasts on land and in the sea, but the beastliest of all is woman.
MENANDERThe workman still is greater than his work.
MENANDERKnow thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
MENANDERWe live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
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.
MENANDERNo just person ever became quickly rich.
MENANDERBeing mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
MENANDERLet bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.
MENANDERI call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
MENANDERRest assured, for every piece of business the most businesslike thing is to choose the right moment.
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