Maxioms by 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.
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.
No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.
