No man alive can say, This shall not happen to me.
MENANDERWhom the gods love dies young.
More Menander Quotes
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Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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There are many wild beasts on land and in the sea, but the beastliest of all is woman.
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The workman still is greater than his work.
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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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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
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In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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No just person ever became quickly rich.
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Nothing is more useful than silence.
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It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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