Menander of
Menander of
god greek-poet lends
Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.
diligently greek-poet
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
cause cherished fear friend secrets
Let not your friend your cherished secrets hear; Then, if you quarrel, you've no cause to fear
itself joke joking
A joke without a point, inane and bald, itself a joke on joking may be called
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.
drinking land sea
Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
mortals conscience
Conscience is a God to all mortals.
figs spades
I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.