Arrogance is the obstruction of wisdom. Bion of Smyrna More Quotes by Bion of Smyrna More Quotes From Bion of Smyrna Happy is love or friendship when returned-- The lovers whose pure flames have equal burned. Bion of Smyrna flames love friendship Jest with your equals. Bion of Smyrna jest Beauty is a possession not our own. Bion of Smyrna possession beauty The end of a dissolute life is most commonly a desperate death. Bion of Smyrna desperate ends life-is