Menandro · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 387
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In everything you will find annoyances, but you ought to consider whether the advantages do not predominate.Menandro · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 387
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He who labours diligently need never despair. We can accomplish every thing by diligence and labour.Menandro · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 189
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When you see a man elated with pride, glorying in his riches and high descent, rising even above fortune, look out for his speedy punishment; for he is only raised the higher that he may fall with a heavier crash.Menandro · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 291
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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.Menandro · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 353
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The man who cannot blush, and who has no feelings of fear, has reached the acme of impudence.Menandro · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 374
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