It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
MENANDERBy associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
More Menander Quotes
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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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Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.
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The workman still is greater than his work.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
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Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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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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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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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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Rest assured, for every piece of business the most businesslike thing is to choose the right moment.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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