Brother Quote by Hesiod
“Let the price fixed with a friend be sufficient, and even dealing with a brother call in witnesses, but laughingly.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Works and Days, c. 800 BC
Fixed prices among friends should be sufficient, even when witnesses are involved, suggesting trust in personal agreements.
In simple terms: Friends can trust fixed prices.
Rely on personal agreements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business deals
- personal loans
- community markets
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to ensure fairness?
- When to formalize agreements?
Informal agreements may lack legal protection.