Euripides ( 10 of 56 )
We know the good, we apprehend it clearly, but we can't bring it to achievement.
We know the good, we apprehend it clearly, but we can't bring it to achievement.
Zeus hates busybodies and those who do too much.
Zeus hates busybodies and those who do too much.
Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Sweet is the remembrance of troubles when you are in safety.
Sweet is the remembrance of troubles when you are in safety.
I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my
perfect right.
I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my
perfect right.
To generous souls every task is noble.
To generous souls every task is noble.
A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger.
A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
