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Where two discourse, if the one's anger rise, The man who lets the contest fall is wise. (Euripides)
When good men die their goodness does not perish. View quote
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Dionysus: He who believes needs no explanation. Pentheus: What's the worth in believing worthless things? Dionysus: Much worth, but not worth telling you, it seems. View quote
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I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees. View quote
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The good and the wise lead quiet lives. View quote
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Anger exceeding limits causes fear and excessive kindness eliminates respect. View quote
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Silence is true wisdom's best reply. View quote
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The greatest pleasure of life is love. View quote
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The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of life. View quote
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Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold. View quote
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Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything. (Euripides)
No one who lives in error is free. View quote
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In misfortune, which friend remains a friend? View quote
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God hates violence. He has ordained that all men fairly possess their property, not seize it. View quote
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New faces have more authority than accustomed ones. View quote
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Much effort, much prosperity. View quote
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There is just one life for each of us: our own. View quote
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Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides. View quote
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I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too. View quote
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The lucky person passes for a genius. View quote
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But learn that to die is a debt we must all pay. (Euripides)
The bold are helpless without cleverness. View quote
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One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for. View quote
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He was a wise man who originated the idea of God. View quote
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It's not beauty but fine qualities, my girl, that keep a husband. View quote
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Occupation: Greek Poet
Quotes count: 205
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