Silence is often advantageous. Menander More Quotes by Menander More Quotes From Menander There is no pleasure of life sprouting like a tree from one root but there is some pain joined to it; and again nature brings good out of evil. Menander Whosoever lends a greedy ear to a slanderous report is either himself of a radically bad disposition or a mere child in sense. Menander Bad company corrupts good character. Menander badgoodcompanycharacter The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal. Menander personwillwinlabor To refrain from all injustice renders us also humane. Menander alsoushumaneinjustice Old men are children for the second time. Menander oldtimemenchildren Even God lends a hand to honest boldness. Menander handboldnesshonestgod 'Know thyself' is a good saying, but not in all situations. In many it is better to say 'know others.' Menander sayingbettergoodknow Intelligence, if it is clever in the direction of the better, is responsible for the greatest benefits of all. Menander directionbetterintelligenceclever When at a loss about something, go and take counsel by yourself. For in the midst of shouting, the advantageous course is not to be seen, but as one reasons with oneself, it shines out clear. Menander yourselfsomethinggoloss 'Tis always best to tell the truth. At every crisis, I recommend this as a chief contribution to security in life. Menander bestsecuritytruthlife A thing hard to track is Fortune. Menander thinghardtrackfortune The spoken word is man's physician in grief. For this alone has soothing charms for the soul. Menander alonemangriefsoul
