In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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Anand Thakur
In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
MENANDERSilence is often advantageous.
MENANDERChance is a kind of god, for it preserves many things which we do not observe.
MENANDERThe good man makes others good.
MENANDERMan must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
MENANDERIt is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
MENANDERThe chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
MENANDERBeing mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
MENANDERHow sweet is life, can we but choose with whom to live it: to live for oneself is no life.
MENANDERAt times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
MENANDERHope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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.
MENANDERThe workman still is greater than his work.
MENANDERHe who labors diligently need never despair.
MENANDERNothing is more useful than silence.
MENANDERArt is man’s refuge from adversity.
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