I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.
Bacteria: The only culture some people have.
Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.
If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great.
A sparing tongue is the greatest treasure among men.
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.
He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner.
Best is the man who thinks for himself.
Do not put all your goods in hollow ships.
Badness you can get easily, in quantity. The road is smooth and lies close by. But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to do it, and rough at first. But when you come to the top, then it is easy, even though it is hard.
Gossip and rumor are evil; easy to lift up, heavy to carry, and hard to put down again.
You trust a thief when you trust a woman.
The man who procrastinates struggles with ruin.
It is best to do things systematically, since we are only human, and disorder is our worst enemy.
When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.
It will not always be summer: build barns.
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace.
Only fools need suffer to learn.
Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.
The man who procrastinates is always struggling with misfortunes.
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning.
Potter is potter's enemy, and craftsman is craftsman's rival; tramp is jealous of tramp, and singer of singer.
Aerial spirits, by great Jove design'd To be on earth the guardians of mankind: Invisible to mortal eyes they go, And mark our actions, good or bad, below: The immortal spies with watchful care preside, And thrice ten thousand round their charges glide: They can reward with glory or with gold, A power they by Divine permission hold.
Timeliness is best in all matters.
Do not seek dishonest gains: dishonest gains are losses.
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