The character of a man is known from his conversations.
MENANDERNever ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
More Menander Quotes
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No just person ever became quickly rich.
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The workman still is greater than his work.
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We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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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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Nothing has happened to you unless you make much of it.
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Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.
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To live is not to live for one’s self; let us help one another.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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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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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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The good man makes others good.
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