The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
MENANDERSilence is often advantageous.
More Menander Quotes
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Silence is often advantageous.
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Nothing is more useful than silence.
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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
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The good man makes others good.
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Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
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It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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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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Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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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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At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
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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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