Fortune is no real thing. But men who cannot bear what comes to them In Nature’s way, give their own characters The name of Fortune.
MENANDERNothing is more useful than silence.
More Menander Quotes
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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To live is not to live for one’s self; let us help one another.
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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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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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The good man makes others good.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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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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Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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Silence is often advantageous.
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The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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He who labors diligently need never despair.
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