Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. — Hesiod Copy Share Image
Justice prevails over transgression when she comes to the end of the race. — Hesiod Justice Copy Share Image
In the morning of like, work; in the midday, give counsel; in the evening, pray. — Hesiod Evening Copy Share Image
At the beginning of the cask and the end take thy fill but be saving in the middle; for at the bottom… — Hesiod Beginning Copy Share Image
For now indeed is the race of iron; and men never cease from labour and sorrow by day and from perishing by… — Hesiod Copy Share Image
Neither make thy friend equal to a brother; but if thou shalt have made him so, be not the first to do… — Hesiod Brother Copy Share Image
Let the price fixed with a friend be sufficient, and even dealing with a brother call in witnesses, but laughingly. — Hesiod Brother Copy Share Image
“Do not let any sweet-talking woman beguile your good sense with the fascination of her shape. It's your barn she's after.” — Hesiod Copy Share Image
He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace. — Hesiod Copy Share Image
Potter is jealous of potter, and craftsman of craftsman; and the poor have a grudge against the poor, and the poet against… — Hesiod Craftsman Copy Share Image
The artist envies what the arties gains, The bard the rival bard's successful strains. — Hesiod Art Copy Share Image
“Never wade through the pretty ripples of perpetually flowing rivers, until you have looked at their lovely waters, and prayed to them,… — Hesiod Flowing river Copy Share Image
Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the… — Hesiod Copy Share Image
“So you, the kings, you too must reflect upon this punishment, because the immortals are here in the midst of manking, observing… — Hesiod Copy Share Image
“Better marry a maiden, so you can teach her good manners, and in particular marry one who lives close by you. Look… — Hesiod Good man Copy Share Image
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly… — Hesiod Boys Copy Share Image
“For here now is the age of iron. Never by daytime will there be an end to hard work and pain, nor… — Hesiod Copy Share Image
Evil can be got very easily and exists in quantity: the road to her is very smooth, and she lives near by.… — Hesiod Copy Share Image
...Perses, hear me out on justice, and take what I have to say to heart; cease thinking of violence. For the son… — Hesiod Beast Copy Share Image
Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth. — Hesiod Communication Copy Share Image
