It is a hard thing for a man to be righteous, if the unrighteous man is to have the greater right. 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 hopewisepatience Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. Hesiod timingimportantliterature Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn. Hesiod barnsguitarliterature Love those who love you, help those you help you, and give to those who give to you. Hesiod love-youhelpinggiving 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 sweatsportslying 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 sweatmenlong Bacteria: The only culture some people have. Hesiod bacteriaculturepeople Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace. Hesiod idlenessdisgrace Best is the man who thinks for himself. Hesiod he-manmenthinking Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things. Hesiod momentsall-thingsmean If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great. Hesiod little-thingslittlesadd It will not always be summer: build barns. Hesiod gardenhard-worksummer 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 flowsweetmen Only fools need suffer to learn. Hesiod foolsufferingneeds 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 landcitiespeople Invite your friend to a feast, but leave your enemy alone; and especially invite the one who lives near you. Hesiod hospitalityfriendshipenemy When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness. Hesiod familybrotherliterature He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner. Hesiod evildoeinspirational Often even a whole city suffers for a bad man who sins and contrives presumptuous deeds. Hesiod citiessufferingmen
