Acquisition means life to miserable mortals.

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Whoever, fleeing marriage and the sorrows that women cause, does not wish to wed comes...

Whoever, fleeing marriage and the sorrows that women cause, does not wish to wed comes...

It will not always be summer; build barns.

It will not always be summer; build barns.

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on...

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on...

When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.

When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.

Never make a companion equal to a brother.

Never make a companion equal to a brother.

The man who does evil to another does evil to himself, and the evil counsel...

The man who does evil to another does evil to himself, and the evil counsel...

For both faith and want of faith have destroyed men alike.

For both faith and want of faith have destroyed men alike.

Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace.

Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace.

It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.

It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.

Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.

Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.

Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close...

Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close...

Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace

Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is...

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is...

Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better.

Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better.

Potter is jealous of potter, and craftsman of craftsman; and the poor have a grudge...

Potter is jealous of potter, and craftsman of craftsman; and the poor have a grudge...

The best is he who calls men to the best. And those who heed the...

The best is he who calls men to the best. And those who heed the...

But they who give straight judgements to strangers and to those of the land and...

But they who give straight judgements to strangers and to those of the land and...

If you add a little to a little, and then do it again, soon that...

If you add a little to a little, and then do it again, soon that...

Whoever happens to give birth to mischievous children lives always with unending grief in his...

Whoever happens to give birth to mischievous children lives always with unending grief in his...

Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.

Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.