Menander

When at a loss about something, go and take counsel by yourself. For in the midst of shouting, the advantageous course is…

— Menander

Conscience is a God to all mortals.

— Menander

Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.

— Menander

We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.

— Menander

To live is not to live for one's self; let us help one another.

— Menander

It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.

— Menander

Everything is destroyed by its own particular vice: the destructive power resides within. Rust destroys iron, moths destroy clothes, the worm eats…

— Menander

The spoken word is man's physician in grief. For this alone has soothing charms for the soul.

— Menander

The character of a man is known from his conversations.

— Menander

No just person ever became quickly rich.

— Menander

It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.

— Menander

The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.

— Menander