Theognis of Megara quotes

Bright youth passes swiftly as a thought. (Theognis of Megara)
Ploutos, no wonder mortals worship you: You are so tolerant of their sins! View quote
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One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are few. View quote
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Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man. View quote
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Too many tongues have gates which fly apart Too easily, and care for many things That don't concern them. View quote
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Unless the gods deceive my mind, That man is forging fetters for himself. View quote
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Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence. View quote
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Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock. View quote
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Wine is wont to show the mind of man. View quote
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The deckhands are in control, and the base have the upper hand over the noble. View quote
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No man takes with him to Hades all his exceeding wealth. (Theognis of Megara)
The best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, then as quickly as possible to pass the gates of Hades, and to lie deep buried. View quote
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Don't wag the tail of life if it goes well, But leave in undisturbed. If it should go Badly, rock it until it straightens up. View quote
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The lucky man is honored ... But earnest striving wins no praise at all. View quote
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We struggle onward, ignorant and blind, For a result unknown and undesign'd; Avoiding seeming ills, misunderstood, Embracing evil as a seeming good. View quote
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Many bad men are rich, many good men are poor. But we will not exchange wealth for virtue along with them. One man has money now, another has money at another time. Money goes around, whereas virtue endures. View quote
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Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock . Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue. View quote
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We struggle onward, ignorant and blind. View quote
Theognis of Megara