Giving is good, but taking is bad and brings death. Hesiod More Quotes by Hesiod More Quotes From Hesiod 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. Hesiod hope wise patience Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. Hesiod timing important literature Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn. Hesiod barns guitar literature Love those who love you, help those you help you, and give to those who give to you. Hesiod love-you helping giving Badness you can get easily, in quantity. The road is smooth and lies close by. But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to do it, and rough at first. But when you come to the top, then it is easy, even though it is hard. Hesiod sweat sports lying Evil can be got very easily and exists in quantity: the road to her is very smooth, and she lives near by. But between us and virtue the gods have placed the sweat of our brows; the road to her is long and steep, and it is rough at first; but when a man has reached the top, then she is easy to attain, although before she was hard. Hesiod sweat men long Bacteria: The only culture some people have. Hesiod bacteria culture people Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace. Hesiod idleness disgrace Best is the man who thinks for himself. Hesiod he-man men thinking Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things. Hesiod moments all-things mean If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great. Hesiod little-things littles add It will not always be summer: build barns. Hesiod garden hard-work summer You trust a thief when you trust a woman. Hesiod thieves Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth. Hesiod flow sweet men Only fools need suffer to learn. Hesiod fool suffering needs But they who give straight judgements to strangers and to those of the land and do not transgress what is just, for them the city flourishes and its people prosper. Hesiod land cities people Invite your friend to a feast, but leave your enemy alone; and especially invite the one who lives near you. Hesiod hospitality friendship enemy When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness. Hesiod family brother literature He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner. Hesiod evil doe inspirational Often even a whole city suffers for a bad man who sins and contrives presumptuous deeds. Hesiod cities suffering men
