Hesiod

Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace

Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep read more

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning. - Works and Days.

Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man.

Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man.

A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing

A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing

Aerial spirits, by great Jove design'd
To be on earth the guardians of mankind:
Invisible to mortal read more

Aerial spirits, by great Jove design'd
To be on earth the guardians of mankind:
Invisible to mortal eyes they go,
And mark our actions, good or bad, below:
The immortal spies with watchful care preside,
And thrice ten thousand round their charges glide:
They can reward with glory or with gold,
A power they by Divine permission hold.