Menander of
Menander of
endure evil truth
Marriage, if truth be told (of this be sure), An evil is - but one we must endure
evil faces truth-is
Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.
fall gathers man wood
On the fall of an oak, every man gathers wood
cause cherished fear friend secrets
Let not your friend your cherished secrets hear; Then, if you quarrel, you've no cause to fear
dye hair ought woman women yellow
A chaste woman ought not to dye her hair yellow
body greek-poet sharp sword words
The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.
greek-poet undergo
The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.
god greek-poet lends
Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.
good
'Know thyself' is a good saying, but not in all situations. In many it is better to say 'know others.'
diligently greek-poet
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
form lucky woman
A woman is necessarily an evil, and he is a lucky man who catches her in the mildest form
ask enduring gods heart pray untroubled
Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life; But ask the gods to give you an enduring heart
mortals conscience
Conscience is a God to all mortals.
hope midst persons
Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.