Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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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.

Hesiod's Popular Quotes

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

- Hesiod

Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.

- Hesiod

Best is the man who thinks for himself.

- Hesiod

Bacteria: The only culture some people have.

- Hesiod

Do not put all your goods in hollow ships.

- Hesiod

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

- Hesiod

Gossip and rumor are evil; easy to lift up, heavy to carry, and hard to put down again.

- Hesiod

If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great.

- Hesiod

Of themselves diseases come upon men continually by day and by night, bringing mischief to mortals silently; for wise Zeus took away speech from them…

- Hesiod