To say more than what's necessary
I don't think is appropriate for a man. Except know this, child -
for I wish to tell you a little about me and my character -
if everyone were like me there wouldn't be law courts,
and they wouldn't take them away to prisons,
and there wouldn't be wars, but having goods in measure each man would be happy.
But perhaps those things are more pleasing. Act that way.
This difficult and grouchy old man will be out of your way. (Menander)

To say more than what's necessary I don't think is appropriate for a man. Except know this, child - for I wish to tell you a little about me and my character - if everyone were like me there wouldn't be law courts, and they wouldn't take them away to prisons, and there wouldn't be wars, but having goods in measure each man would be happy. But perhaps those things are more pleasing. Act that way. This difficult and grouchy old man will be out of your way.

Menander

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