Maxioms by Hesiod
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
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.
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, read more
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.