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Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
Don't long for the unripe grape.
Don't long for the unripe grape.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
A smiling face is half the meal.
A smiling face is half the meal.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!
Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!