It is impossible for those who are engaged in low and grovelling pursuits to entertain noble and generous sentiments. Their thoughts must always necessarily be somewhat similar to their employments.

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

It is impossible for those who are engaged in low and grovelling pursuits to entertain noble and generous sentiments. Their thoughts must always necessarily be somewhat similar to their employments.

Demostene · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 203

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

The man who is in the highest state of prosperity, and who thinks his fortune is most secure, knows not if it will remain unchanged till the evening.

Demostene · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 224

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.

Demostene · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 412

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.

Demostene · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 53