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Menander of Athens ( 342 ~ 292 BC )

The character of a man is known from his conversations.


It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.


The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.


It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.


Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.


Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.


It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.


It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.

Let not your friend your cherished secrets hear; Then, if you quarrel, you've no cause to fear.


The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.


A joke without a point, inane and bald, itself a joke on joking may be called.


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Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.

Let the die be cast!

Culture makes all men gentle.

Whom the gods love dies young.

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Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.

The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.

This is living, not to live unto oneself alone.

It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.

The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.

I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.

This "Know Yourself" is a silly proverb in some ways; To know the man next door is a much more useful rule.
The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.
Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
Let not your friend your cherished secrets hear; Then, if you quarrel, you've no cause to fear.
Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life; But ask the gods to give you an enduring heart.
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

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