A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing |
A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing |
Acquisition means life to miserable mortals. |
At the beginning of the cask and the end take thy fill but be saving in the middle; for at the bottom the savings comes too late |
Badness you can get easily, in quantity; the road is smooth, and it lies close by, But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steer is the way to it. |
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning |
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint. |
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint. |
If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great. |
If you add a little to a little, and then do it again, soon that little shall be much. |
If you should put even a little on a little and should do this often, soon this would become big. |
In dealing even with your brother have witnesses, though laughingly |
It is best to do things systematically, since we are only humans, and disorder is our worst enemy |
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. |
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. |