Menander of
Menander of
god greek-poet lends
Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.
endure evil truth
Marriage, if truth be told (of this be sure), An evil is - but one we must endure
itself joke joking
A joke without a point, inane and bald, itself a joke on joking may be called
craft fine handled handsome skill
A handsome person, with perverted will, is a fine craft that's handled without skill
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
form lucky woman
A woman is necessarily an evil, and he is a lucky man who catches her in the mildest form
door man next proverb rule silly useful
This "Know Yourself" is a silly proverb in some ways; To know the man next door is a much more useful rule
diligently greek-poet
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
good
'Know thyself' is a good saying, but not in all situations. In many it is better to say 'know others.'
greek-poet undergo
The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.
body greek-poet sharp sword words
The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.
women land sea
There are many wild beasts on land and in the sea, but the beastliest of all is woman.
communication evil disposition
It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.