Maxioms by Hesiod
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
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man.
Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man.
No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.
No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.
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.
