Why should he who is scared be careful?
MENANDERWhom the gods love dies young.
More Menander Quotes
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The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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Silence is often advantageous.
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Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
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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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No just person ever became quickly rich.
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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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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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Nothing has happened to you unless you make much of it.
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He who labors diligently need never despair.
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If 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.
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The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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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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