An income means life to wretched mortals, but it is a terrible fate to die among the waves.
Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better. - Hesiod
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
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.
Best is the man who thinks for himself. - Hesiod
Best is the man who thinks for himself.
Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn. - Hesiod
Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.
Bacteria: The only culture some people have. - Hesiod
Bacteria: The only culture some people have.
Do not put all your goods in hollow ships. - Hesiod
Do not put all your goods in hollow ships.
Gossip and rumor are evil; easy to lift up, heavy to carry, and hard to put down again. - Hesiod
Gossip and rumor are evil; easy to lift up, heavy to carry, and hard to put down again.
If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great. - Hesiod
If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great.
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
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…
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